Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Agriculture Management

Our program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage agricultural operations and businesses. The courses and their order may vary depending on the students planning with the advisor. Additionally, we can update the courses with the latest trends and innovations in agriculture management to ensure students are well prepared for the evolving field of agriculture,

In addition:

  • Our program includes practical training to provide students with hands-on experience in real agricultural settings.
  • Elective courses allow students to customize their program to align with their career goals.
  • The capstone project is a culminating experience where students apply their knowledge and skills to solve a real-world problem or develop a business plan.
  • The inclusion of courses on agricultural policy and sustainability is important to address regulatory and environmental concerns.

Career development courses can assist students in job placement and entrepreneurship opportunities

Diploma in Agriculture Management

Trimester 1:

AMAN 100: Introduction to Agriculture Management

SCMAN 100: Soil Science and Crop Management

AECON 100: Introduction to Agricultural Economics

AEMACH 100: Farm Equipment and Machinery

Trimester 2:

AHMAN 100: Plant Health and Pest Management

ALMAN 100: Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management

AMSAL 100: Agricultural Marketing and Sales

ABUSI 100: Introduction to Agribusiness

Trimester 3:

ASTAIN 100: Sustainable Agriculture Practices

AFMAN 100: Financial Management in Agriculture

AWMAN 100: Irrigation and Water Management

ABUSI 102: Agribusiness Planning and Development

Trimester 4:

APLCY 100; Agricultural Policy and Regulations

ALOGIST 100: Supply Chain Management in Agriculture

ACLMAR 100: Crop and Livestock Marketing Strategies

RD&CE 100: Rural Development and Community Engagement

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