Agribusiness
You’re passionate about agriculture—and ready to bring strategic, business-minded solutions to one of the world’s most essential industries. Corban’s agribusiness concentration equips you with a solid foundation in business, paired with specialized knowledge of the agriculture sector.
You’ll learn to navigate markets, manage operations, evaluate risk, and lead with integrity in roles related to the business side of the agriculture industry. With courses that address sustainability, innovation, and natural resource economics through a biblical lens, you’ll be prepared to make informed, ethical decisions in a constantly evolving field. And thanks to Corban’s location in the agriculturally rich Willamette Valley, your classroom learning is grounded in real-world, hands-on experience with local ag leaders.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Business Administration: Agribusiness
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Foundations of Agriculture and Agricultural Science
Get a broad introduction to the modern agriculture industry. This seminar-style course explores key areas like plant and animal sciences, agronomy, water management, agribusiness, and agricultural ethics. Learn from guest experts, participate in guided discussions, and present your own research as you gain a well-rounded perspective on agriculture today.
Principles of Sustainable Agriculture
Examine the environmental and societal impacts of conventional agriculture and explore sustainable alternatives. You’ll learn how farming practices affect communities and ecosystems—locally and globally—while investigating innovative solutions for the future of food.
Natural Resources Economics
Apply economic principles to pressing environmental challenges. Learn to analyze market failures, property rights, and cost-benefit scenarios related to air and water pollution, waste management, and resource use—while exploring the vital role of public policy in sustainability.
Land and Water Management
Explore global trends and policies shaping land and water use. This course covers sustainable practices, land-related services, and intervention strategies while emphasizing the critical connection between natural resources and long-term environmental stewardship.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
Prepare to lead with integrity in one of the world’s most essential industries. Corban’s agribusiness program combines a Christ-centered business foundation with specialized agricultural training—equipping you to manage resources, lead teams, and make a difference in the global food and agriculture economy.
Career Opportunities
Make a difference as a leader in ag-related careers such as:
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agricultural Economist
- Agricultural Loan Officer
- Agricultural Policy Analyst
- E-commerce Specialist
- Environmental Consultant
- Farm Appraiser
- Farm Labor Specialist
- Land Use Manager
- Market Analyst
- Marketing Specialist
Featured Faculty
Dr. Bryce Bernard
Chair, Hoff School of Business | Professor of Business | Faculty Athletic Representative
bbernard@corban.edu(503) 375-7034
Dr. Susie Nelson
Director of Agriculture Science | Assistant Professor of Agriculture Science
snelson@corban.edu(503) 375-7117