Additionally, the field of agriculture has historically differed from other business sectors in that government intervention in the form of taxes, trade barriers, etc., have always played a role in agricultural businesses. Therefore, students in the program study problems and issues unique to agribusiness industries.International agribusiness involves large-scale international business operations, such as production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products and manufacturing of farm machinery, equipment, and supplies internationally. The program combines training in business, language skills, and economics courses that emphasize the role of trade and development issues that are critical to operating in the internationalized agribusiness sector.International agribusiness provides a foundation for employment with businesses and institutions serving agriculture and rural regions, such as banks and financial institutions, marketing and buying cooperatives, value-added food producers, real estate, land management, agricultural chemical production and sales, farms, and ranches.With a relatively small faculty, and a low student-to-teacher ratio, students are guaranteed individualized attention. Most of the faculty members in the College of Agriculture have national and international experience that helps them bring a global perspective to the class. Students have the opportunity to do research in labs and in the field.

To receive this degree, students must gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.

With a degree in international agribusiness, students can pursue the following careers, typically with global companies or in international settings:

•     Commercial bank operations
•     Commodities trader
•     Food marketing and sales
•     Agricultural input marketing and sales
•     Insurance sales and adjusting
•     Agribusiness manager
•     Farm and ranch management
•     Stock and commodity brokerage