Agribusiness Minor

Offered at: San Luis Obispo Campus

Knowledge of scientific foundations is key to successful careers in many CAFES majors, but knowledge of fundamental business practices will augment scientific knowledge to focus on commercial viability in addition to scientific feasibility. The minor is designed to give students in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences the opportunity to gain this insight and skill set. Interested students must apply for acceptance into the minor through the Agribusiness Department.

Program Learning Objectives

1. Analyze and solve complex agricultural business problems using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
2. Develop technical competency in agricultural management, economics, marketing, finance, accounting, and policy, while learning to apply and think of them in a broader global context.
3. Demonstrate professionalism, high ethical standards, and respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in the US and global food supply chain.
4. Apply skills and knowledge that demonstrates industry-readiness recognized and valued by food sector employers.

Minor Requirements and Curriculum

• At least half of the units must be from upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).
• At least half of the units must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence).
• No more than one-third of the units will be taken with credit-no credit grading (CR/NC), not counting courses with mandatory CR/NC. Departments may further limit CR/NC grading if desired.
• A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in all units counted for completion of the minor.

Note: One course in the minor may be graded credit/no credit.