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Courses and Programs Details
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Agribusiness and Management of Food Services: Certificate
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| This program provides a solid foundation for students who are planning for an agribusiness career or for those already in agribusiness who wish to supplement their existing knowledge. Agribusiness is represented by the total of all institutions, firms, and activities involved in the commercial production of food including retail food, food service, and the full range of supporting industries. Students study economics, food marketing, supervision, finance, and other business subjects and learn to use them to create, manage and sustain the processes that move agricultural products from the field to the consumer. The complete program is available at the Harrisburg Campus. Certain required courses are available at the Lancaster, Lebanon, and Gettysburg Campuses and at other sites. |
| Private firms, public organizations and government agencies hire program graduates in entry-level positions as food production and processing managers, sales and service representatives, retail food store managers, and government employees. Those hired into these positions are often hired as middle management providing industry oversight as well as a wide range of office support in finance, marketing, and technical services. |
This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
- Acquire expertise in business analysis subject matter areas with emphasis on the application of these concepts for effective problem solving within the food system
- Obtain a sound understanding of the agribusiness sector and food system while learning how it functions within the boundaries of both national and international economics
- Assimilate information and develop inductive and deductive reasoning processes
- Acquire the knowledge base necessary for supporting sound business decisions
- Use communication skills for effective business operations and personal growth opportunities
- Use those strengthened management and communication skills for effective business operations and personal growth opportunities
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