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Agribusiness (ANR)

PROGRAM DEFINITION
The Agribusiness Program is a joint program between the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the College of Business Administration. The program is designed to prepare you to be a professional and/or entrepreneur with the educational background, experiences, and savvy to become a successful decision-maker in the rapidly changing agribusiness world.

NEBRASKA POINTS OF DISTINCTION

  • First Agribusiness Program nation-wide that is joint between two colleges--Business Administration and Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
  • Ranks as one of the top three programs in terms of undergraduate curriculum and student activities.
  • An International Study minor builds a strong understanding of agriculture and natural resources on a global scale.
  • Annual Industry Tour provides networking contacts with professional leaders in the agribusiness industry.
  • Readily available internship experiences provide valuable real-world learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom setting.
  • Students benefit from a one-on-one working relationship with faculty advisers and mentors—through advising, research projects, and campus jobs.
  • Home to the UNL National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) - named outstanding chapter nation-wide in 2007, 2006 and 2005!
  • Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness Club (AEAC)— provides networking opportunities with agribusiness professionals, faculty and other students nation-wide. The Nebraska AEAC Quiz Bowl Team has placed in the top five teams three of the last four years, and UNL has had the top undergraduate student two of the past four years.

FACILITIES
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln split-campus environment allows you to choose a campus feel that fits you. With classes on both campuses, you’ll experience the smaller college atmosphere of East Campus and the busier, more cosmopolitan City Campus. The Department of Agricultural Economics, home to the Agribusiness Program is located on East Campus in H.C. Filley Hall where you will find student computer labs, a research library, and an Undergraduate Program Office dedicated to helping you find the perfect mix of opportunities and learning experiences to develop and meet your career goals.

FACULTY
http://www.agecon.unl.edu/facultystaff/directory.html

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet the admission requirements of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to be admitted to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.



SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Sample Schedule Of Classes

Additional Information

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

With an Agribusiness degree, find exciting careers in:

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Management
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Financial Services and Lending
  • Real Estate Management and Investment
  • Commodity Trade and Price Analysis
  • International Marketing
  • Grain Merchandising
  • Public Relations
  • Agricultural Product Sales and Marketing
  • Public Policy Analysis and Development
  • Law or Graduate School


CONTACTS:
Undergraduate program:

Rosalee Swartz
Agricultural Economics
(402) 472-5234
rswartz1@unl.edu

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
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