Agricultural Operations Management

The agricultural operations management curriculum integrates business and technical knowledge of agricultural operations. Knowledge is developed through formal courses, laboratory experimentation and individual experience. Students will learn to incorporate technical agricultural skills with modern business techniques and to communicate these results effectively in an appropriate presentation style.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass the agricultural operations management competency exam, given in three parts. One part will be given in each of the following required courses:
  • AOM 4455 Agricultural Operation and Systems or
    AOM 3734 Principles of Irrigation
  • AOM 4314C Power and Machinery Management or
    AOM 3734 Principles of Irrigation
  • AOM 4642 Environmental Systems for Agricultural Structures or
    AOM 4434 Precision Agriculture
• Achieve satisfactory portfolio assessment in AOM 3073.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills Students will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Describe fundamental concepts, skills and processes in agricultural operations management.
2. Apply fundamental concepts, skills and processes in agricultural operations management.
3. Critically evaluate information or data in agricultural operations management.
4. Solve problems in agricultural operations management.
5. Communicate effectively in written form in a manner appropriate in agricultural operations management.
6. Communicate effectively orally in a manner appropriate in agricultural operations management.

Curriculum Map

Assessment Types

• Course modules
• Presentations
• Exams
• Final grades