LSU agricultural business students may declare one of five areas of concentration within their degree based on a particular area of interest, however, selecting a concentration is not required.
Opting to not declare an area of concentration provides you more flexibility to choose coursework that meets your unique objectives and allows you to mix and match within the various concentrations.
With the increasing amount of secondary and administrative data that is being captured and available for analysis, there is an increasing demand for graduates that can incorporate big data analytics into the determination of optimal business decisions. The agribusiness analytics concentration provides the tool to analyze data and apply the knowledge in making optimal business decisions.
No matter what field of business a student pursues, profitability is the driving force, and agricultural-based businesses are no different. A strong foundation in financial management is critical when working for any firm connected to the field. In this concentration, students learn how public and private financial institutions come together to fund agriculture efforts.
The food industry management concentration applies strategies used in business management and applies them to the development of efficient supply chain and distribution systems. As the global transportation of food becomes more complex, the need for knowledgeable individuals who know how to navigate this field of global value chains is vital to providing people with the foods that they crave.
Agriculture is a large component of the worldwide economy. The International Business concentration develops expertise in the international marketing and distribution of food products and the ability to address challenges in the global marketplace. Being able to adjust business plans given changing government regulations and import-export laws is a desirable skill in the dynamic international landscape.
Farmers in rural communities are the cornerstone of agricultural businesses. Understanding how to measure the economic health and vitality of these communities is vital in the sourcing of products or development of relationships. The rural development concentration provides students with the skills needed to assist private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governments in identifying ways to improve lives.
A minor in agribusiness is available to students not majoring in agribusiness. Student must complete 18 hrs. of agribusiness coursework.
Dr. Trina Biswas
Office: 224 Martin D. Woodin Hall
Phone: 225-578-2759
E-mail: tbiswa1@lsu.edu
Campus Advisor: Donald Ator
dator@lsu.edu
Campus Advisor: Jerrod Penn jpenn@agcenter.lsu.edu
Mattie Thrasher interned with Bayer in Illiopolis, Illinois, the summer before her sophomore year.
“My favorite part of this internship is the vast number of connections I have been able to add to my network while I am here. Not only am I surrounded with talented people at my site, but I have also made many friends with other Bayer interns all over the U.S. and been in contact with influential people in the crop science industry! The Bayer internship program is designed to truly benefit students, and I have enjoyed the wide range of projects and experiences I have participated in so far.”
Dr. Trina Biswas, tbiswa1@lsu.edu
The Agribusiness Club is a professional organization devoted to building leaders to help contribute to society. We have a passion for success and strive to prepare members for a successful career in Agribusiness. As a member, you will be involved in numerous activities that not only help you grow as a student, but provide you with the resources to develop professional networking skills.
Quiz Bowl is a 3 on 3 team jeopardy competition where students compete against other land grant universities. This competition tests teams' knowledge of agribusiness curriculum in a fun and competitive setting. Each year, both a regional and national competition takes place at the SAEA and AAEA conferences respectively.
