B.S. in Soil and Crop Sciences, Agronomic Production Management Concentration
The Soil and Crop Sciences, Agronomic Production Management Concentration at Colorado State University provides hands-on training and expert instruction that will equip students to solve current global challenges in soil, plant, and environmental sciences.
Quick Facts |
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Full-time Duration: | 4 years |
Starting in: | January, August |
Tuition Fee: | $32,734 per year |
Location: | Fort Collins, CO, United States |
Prepare to launch a career in production agriculture or agribusiness by combining business and economics with technical soil and crop sciences.
In this Soil and Crop Sciences, Agronomic Production Management Concentration at Colorado State University students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools such as precision agriculture and biotechnology. Graduates may go on to careers as agronomic business managers in seed, chemical, and fertilizer companies, agricultural cooperatives and agricultural consultant services.
Learning Outcomes
Successful students will achieve:
- Technical competencies, including knowledge and understanding of soil and crop science principles, the ability to apply these principles to specific issues, and the ability to synthesize information (both technical and non-technical) to meet identified needs.
- Problem solving skills, such as identifying a problem, collecting data, summarizing information, and drawing conclusions.
- Professional interpersonal and communication skills, such as presenting a topic with logical development, technical understanding, mechanical and technique correctness, and accurate documentation of sources.
Potential Occupations
The demand for students with training in soil and crop sciences has never been greater. The agricultural sector is undergoing rapid change as we enter the era of big data and embrace new technologies.
“My experience at CSU, and particularly in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology has been invaluable! The program was both challenging and supportive.”
Sara Bombaci // Master of Science