Minor in Agricultural Business

Combine Business Knowledge with Agricultural Industry Experience

The Agricultural Business Minor at Sam Houston State University provides students with the business, financial, and management knowledge needed to support modern agricultural enterprises and industries. Designed to complement a variety of majors, this minor helps students understand the economic, operational, and technological aspects of agriculture while strengthening professional and analytical skills.

Students explore topics such as agricultural economics, agribusiness finance, agricultural markets, and business management while gaining experience with industry-related technology and decision-making strategies. Elective coursework allows students to tailor the minor toward interests such as agricultural marketing, finance, land management, policy, or entrepreneurship.

This minor is an excellent complement to students pursuing careers in agriculture, ranch management, agribusiness operations, consulting, or natural resource industries.

What Will I Study?

Students complete coursework in agricultural economics, financial analysis, agribusiness operations, and agricultural technology before selecting advanced electives in areas such as agricultural finance, marketing, sales, policy, entrepreneurship, and farm or ranch management.

Who Should Add This Minor? 

This minor is ideal for students interested in the business side of agriculture and natural resource industries. It pairs well with agricultural, environmental and STEM-related majors by combining technical knowledge with leadership, financial and operational skills.