Montana State University-Northern's Agricultural Operations degree gives you the background you need to pursue a career in ag management. The agricultural education program is offered as both a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Agricultural Technology and a four-year Agricultural Operations Technology Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.

• Be ready for a career in a huge and diverse industry that's in the midst of significant change.
• Learn the fundamentals of agricultural education so you can work with people, animals, plants, technology, and machinery.
• Study at an agriculture school that's located in the heart of Montana's ranching and farming land.
• The AAS degree meets all requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Operations Technology, forming a two plus two-year degree program.

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Operations: Ready to work.

• Complete MSU-Northern agriculture school coursework that integrates agricultural sciences, agribusiness, and related applied technologies.
• Prepare to enter a complex and growing career field.
• Gain experience with an employment-friendly combination of hands-on training and comprehensive ag education.

Agricultural Operations Faculty: Experienced. Student-Focused.

• Explore the changing world of agricultural operations with MSU-N professors who have decades of experience both in the classroom and in practical understanding of the course material.
• Go further with your agricultural education thanks to faculty who support students with one-on-one advising.
• Join the MSU-Northern Postsecondary Agriculture Students (PAS) club, an award-winning group that sends teams to national competitions under the leadership of the ag school professors.

Agricultural Operations Courses: Research-based. Current Practices.

• Plant and Animal Science – Understand best practices for establishing and maintaining healthy production cycles in farming and ranching.
• Agriculture Technology – Learn how to use new technology to make the most of ag production, including Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, and other computer-based techniques.
• Operations Management – Become familiar with principles of ag management with classes on Agricultural Marketing & Economics, Economic Development in Rural Areas, Commodity Marketing, and Trends & Issues in Agriculture.
• Cooperative Education – Practice agriculture school skills in real life when you participate in cooperative education; work in your field and gain experience and earn money at the same time.