Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business - Rural Development

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program designed for international students with strong English-language skills. It complements immersive classes taught in English with the appropriate level of support.

Students enrolled in the Academic Accelerator will benefit from:

Agricultural business plays a significant role in the global economy, employing around a quarter of Americans. The Bachelor of Science degree program in Agricultural Business equips students with a solid business foundation alongside practical knowledge of production agriculture. This program focuses on management, marketing, finance, and economics, addressing issues related to the economics and sociology of agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities. Students can choose to specialize in one of the following concentrations:

Students pursuing the Rural Development concentration will learn how to assess the economic well-being of local communities and regions. This program equips students with skills that can be applied to support private sector businesses, non-profits, and government entities in promoting long-term economic growth and community development.

Graduates with a BS in Agricultural Business and a concentration in Rural Development can pursue careers as Economic Development Officers, Non-Profit Community Developers, Grant Writers, Government Development Officers at various levels, Parish Administrators, and Policy Analysts.