The major comprises 32-34 credits of advanced courses (Levels II & III), distributed according to the following areas of specialisation:

• Agribusiness Courses – 20 Credits
• Quantitative Courses – 3 Credits
• Communication Courses – 3 Credits
• Electives – 6 – 8 Credits
• Additionally, a total of 23 credits of Level I prerequisites are required as indicated below.

The Major in Agribusiness comprises:

• All Courses in Section A (Core Courses) and
• At least six (6) credits from courses listed in Section B (Electives).

Students must also ensure that they satisfy prerequisite requirements as listed below.

PREREQUISITES

LEVEL I – SEMESTER 1

AGBU 1005 Introduction to Microeconomics

AGRI 1003 Mathematics for Scientists

AGEX 1003 Development of Caribbean Agriculture

LEVEL I – SEMESTER 2

AGBU 1006 Macroeconomic Fundamentals for Caribbean Agriculture

AGRI 1010 Introduction to Crop and Livestock Production

COMP 1011 Introduction to Information Technology

LEVEL I – SEMESTER 3

AGRI 1100 Practical Techniques and Tools in Agriculture

SECTION A (CORE COURSES)

LEVEL II/III – SEMESTER 1

AGBU 2002 Management & Economics of Agriculture Production & Marketing

AGBU 3001 Marketing and Price Analysis

AGEX 3004 Communication Skills for Professionals

LEVEL II/III – SEMESTER 2

AGBU 2003 Applied Statistics

AGBU 3000 Farm Business Management

AGBU 3002 International Marketing of Agricultural Products

AGBU 3007 New Venture Creation and Management

SECTION B (ELECTIVES) 

LEVEL II & III – SEMESTER 1

AGBU 2000 Agriculture in the Economy 

AGBU 3006 Agricultural Project Appraisal and Implementation 

AGBU 3012* Project 

MGMT 2023 Financial Management I** 

LEVEL II & III – SEMESTER 2

AGBU 3003 Introduction to Ecotourism: Product Design & Management 

AGBU 3005 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics 

AGBU 3009 International Trade Policy and Regulations 

MKTG 2001 Principles of Marketing** 

AGBU3012* Project 

HUEC 2009 Family Resource Management 

HUEC 3007 Law and the Family 

NOTES:

*AGBU 3012 will be offered separately in Semester 1 and 2. Students will be examined at the end of the semester in which they are registered.

**If not pursuing the Major in Management Studies