Lindsey Wilson University

Agribusiness

BA - Program Requirements

Curtis Lee, Ph.D., Dean, School of Professional Studies
Sumner Campus Ministry Center
(270) 384-7322
leec@lindsey.edu

Benson T. Sexton, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business & Communication
Agribusiness Program Coordinator
J.L. Turner Leadership Center, Room 202
(270) 384-7384
sextonb@lindsey.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the agribusiness program is to prepare students for leadership and management roles within a variety of agricultural industries. Consistent with the University’s mission to engage students in a living-learning environment, the program integrates business principles within the agricultural industry to promote ethical decision-making, sustainable practices, and community development. Through applied coursework, experiential learning, and engagement with rural and regional stakeholders, graduates are equipped to enhance the economic vitality and environmental stewardship of the agricultural sector.

The proposed Agribusiness B.A. meets an identified regional and industry need, aligns with Lindsey Wilson University’s institutional mission and goals, supports student career pathways, and offers meaningful community and economic impact. As such, the program is well positioned to advance both student and institutional success while offering community stewardship as a rural serving program.

Program Requirements: 51-53 hours

Along with the general education program, students must complete the major’s core requirements and choose program electives as indicated. Students should note that some courses, especially biology and business courses, may have prerequisites. Please consult the course descriptions section of this catalog. Some prerequisites may satisfy General Education requirements.

A. Core Requirements: 36 hours
  • Survey of Agribusiness (AGBS 1033) – 3 hours
  • Entrepreneurship (BUSI 2203) or Small Business Management (BUSI 2933) – 3 hours
  • Business Mathematics (BUSI 2503) – 3 hours
  • Statistics for Business & Economics (ECON 2203) – 3 hours
  • Financial Accounting (ACCT 2113) – 3 hours
  • Farm & Agribusiness Management (AGBS 3003) – 3 hours
  • Agricultural Marketing & Supply Chains (AGBS 3013) – 3 hours
  • Sustainable Agriculture (SES 3623) – 3 hours
  • Agricultural Technology & Information Systems (AGBS 3023) – 3 hours
  • Grant Writing (ENGL 4XX3) – 3 hours
  • Agricultural Policy (AGBS 4033) – 3 hours
  • Agribusiness Capstone Seminar (AGBS 4093) – 3 hours
B. Program Electives: 15-17 hours
  • Business Communication (BUSI 2303) – 3 hours
  • Rural Development (AGBS 2003) – 3 hours
  • Conservation Biology (BIOL 2603 – 3 hours
  • Environmental Science (BIOL 2604) – 4 hours
  • Entrepreneurship Project (BUSI 3213) – 3 hours
  • Environmental Policy (SES 3223) – 3 hours
  • Ecology (BIOL 3304) – 4 hours
  • Topics in Sustainability and Environmental Studies (SES 3323) – 3 hours
  • Food Systems & Supply Chain Analysis (AGBS 3033) – 3 hours
  • Organizational Communication (COMM 3503) – 3 hours
  • Plant Propagation (BIOL 4214) – 4 hours
  • Special Topics in Communication (COMM 4803) – 3 hours
  • Agribusiness Issues (AGBS 4053) – 3 hours
  • Internship in Business (PN00) – 1-6 hours