Curriculum Program:
PCC’s Associate in Applied Science degree program in Agribusiness Technology is based on the Caswell County Campus, and serves both Caswell County and Person County communities.
Students will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, with emphasis placed on entrepreneurial and field training, as well as the basics of our economic system and government policies and programs relating to agriculture. Students are provided with various levels of course work in the mechanical and electronic field, as well.
Courses
Click to download the Agribusiness Technology- Plant Science Program Planning Guides for course requirements and suggested sequencing.
Agribusiness Technology Associate Degree (A15100PS)Agribusiness Technology Diploma (D15100PS)
Agribusiness Technology Certificate (C15100PS)
Outlook for Employment
Graduates will qualify for a variety of jobs in agricultural businesses such as equipment, feed, and agricultural supply sales; store management; farm operations; wholesale and retail produce management; nursery operations; and environmental and agricultural education. A program that prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations. Potential course work includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and other managerial responsibilities.
Other Business Studies and Emerging Technologies Programs
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Administration
- Digital Effects & Animation Technology
- Hydraulic Repair Workshop
- Information Technology – Business Support
- Information Technology – Computer Programming
- Information Technology – Gaming, Simulation, & Design
- Information Technology – Systems Security
- Mushroom Foraging & Cultivation
- Notary Public
- Office Administration
- Short-Term IT Programs
- Veterinary Assistant I
