Associate of Applied Science│Shared with Lakeshore Technical College│Eligible for Financial Aid
Agribusiness Science and Technology Program
Experience on-the-job training to prepare for employment in the agriculture industry through Moraine Park’s two-year Agribusiness Science and Technology program.
Whether you’re getting ready to take over your family’s farm, want to work at a seed supplier or are looking to work in the agriculture industry, a degree in agribusiness science and technology can open doors to a world of opportunities.
The Agribusiness Science and Technology associate degree is a shared program with Lakeshore Technical College (LTC). That means students get the convenience of taking classes at either campus. General studies classes and labs can be taken at Moraine Park, as well as via live interactive television. For more information, please see Lakeshore Technical College’s Agribusiness Science and Technology program page.
What You’ll Learn
Through hands-on learning and on-the-job experience using agricultural technology, students will gain skills in animal science and nutrition, integrated pest management, soil science, crop production and precision agriculture. With farming courses taught by industry professionals, students will be able to successfully develop their agribusiness skills and enhance their success through sales, marketing and business management.
Program Outcomes
- Develop an agri-business management plan.
- Apply economic and marketing strategies to agribusiness industry.
- Apply relevant technologies.
- Create a crop management plan.
- Create a livestock management plan.
- Investigate opportunities in agribusiness.
- Interact as a professional in agribusiness.
Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Agricultural Inspector
- Agricultural Equipment Operator
- Nursery and Greenhouse Manager
- Agricultural Products Grader
- Supervisor of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers
- Supervisor of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers
Pathways
Earn the Agriculture Technician Technical Diploma along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.
Please see Lakeshore Technical College’s Agribusiness Science and Technology program page for course requirements.
The admission process for a shared program should be completed at Lakeshore Technical College.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for enrollment fee information.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (sometimes referred to as the “sticker price”) is the maximum amount of money it costs to attend college for one year and is used to determine your financial aid offering.
While attending Moraine Park during the 2024-25 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,462 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $3,008 (if living with parents, $9,147 if living on your own), books and supplies of $1,465, personal expenses of $3,608, and transportation of $4,017 for a total of $17,002. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!