B.S. Agricultural Technology Management and Education
Leadership and Communication Emphasis
Lead the way to innovative solutions in agriculture to provide for a world population that's projected to grow to more than 9 billion by 2050.
Why major in agricultural science?
The B.S. in Agricultural Technology Management and Education: Leadership and Communication emphasis introduces you to the intersection of science, technical agriculture and the principles of entrepreneurial leadership. You'll build transferrable skills in clear communication, effective management, business savvy, problem-solving and teamwork, thanks to the department's more than 130 years of agriculture and life sciences education.
With this emphasis, you'll graduate prepared to lead the next wave of agriculture and natural resource innovations, becoming a community change agent, ambassador and advocate for the agriculture industry at the local, state, national and international levels.
A degree in Agricultural Technology Management & Education prepares you for careers in agricultural management, innovation and education. It also can serve as a springboard for graduate school. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual pay for careers related to agricultural managers was $83,770 (2023).
Although your career possibilities are limitless, here are some example career paths our students follow:
AGTE with Leadership & Communication Emphasis:
- Agricultural Policymaker
- Agricultural Literacy and Advocacy Specialist
- Media and Communications Manager
- Extension Agent
Dive into core leadership and communication skills with courses that includes youth leadership development, leadership principles and practices, team and organizational leadership, communicating knowledge in agriculture, and technology management.
Course examples
In addition to exciting coursework, you have the option to specialize in a technical agricultural area of your choosing. Some course options include:
- Leadership Principles and Practices
- Team and Organizational Leadership
- Entrepreneurial Leadership in Agriculture and the Life Sciences
- Principles and Applications of Organizational Innovation
- Technical/Business Writing
You'll graduate prepared to start your career in agriculture after completing an internship or field experience during the last half of your degree. Your internship will allow you to apply coursework knowledge to real world agricultural leadership and communication challenges while making connections with industry professionals.
Our alumni have interned with various industry organizations, including construction consulting firms, equipment manufacturers and regional farms.