Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Workforce Development Programs

Our program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage the trading, marketing, and logistics of agricultural commodities.

In addition:

  • The program includes practical training to give students real-world experience in managing and trading agricultural commodities.
  • Elective courses allow students to tailor the program to their specific career of interests.
  • The capstone project is a culminating experience where students apply their knowledge and skills to address real-world challenges in agriculture commodities management.
  • The emphasis on sustainability and ethical trade is crucial in the modern commodities market.
  • Career development courses can help students with job placement and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Diploma in Agriculture Commodities Management

Trimester 1:

ACMAN 100: Introduction to Agriculture Commodities Management

ACS 100: Agriculture Commodities Supply Chain

AECON 100: Agricultural Economics and Market Analysis

ARISK 100: Principles of Risk Management in Commodities

Trimester 2:

ASSES 100; Crop and Livestock Quality Assessment

APRIC 100: Trading and Pricing Strategies in Agriculture Commodities

ALOGIST 100: Logistics and Transportation in Agriculture Supply Chain

AMREG 100: Commodity Markets and Regulations

Physiology and Growth

APLBR 100: Principles of Plant Breeding

Trimester 2:

AACSIEN 100: Animal Science and Livestock Production

APDMAN 100: Pest and Disease Management in Agriculture

AEQTEC 100: Farm Equipment and Technology

AECONR 100: Agricultural Economics and Resource Allocation

Operation and Maintenance

Trimester 3:

ATRADE 100: Global Trade in Agriculture Commodities

ATRADE 102: Commodity Trading Simulation

ARISK 102: Commodity Risk Assessment and Mitigation

AECON 102: Agribusiness Planning and Development

Trimester 4:

ACM 102: Commodity Futures and Options

AENVI 100: Environmental Sustainability in Agriculture Commodities

AMREG 102: Market Research and Analysis

ASTOR 100: Storage and Warehousing Management

ACPROJ 100: Agriculture Commodities Management Capstone Project

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History