Agricultural Systems Management Minor

About the Program

Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) prepares individuals to organize and manage environmentally sound, technology-based businesses. The program’s emphasis is on planning and directing an industry or business project with responsibility for results. ASM is based on an understanding of how equipment and buildings are used with plants and animals and their products. These processes require an understanding of the biological sciences to produce and maintain top product quality. 

Computer skills are taught and used throughout the curriculum. Computers are used to collect and analyze data, and then using that information, to control machines and processes. Other uses involve planning layouts of equipment and buildings, creating graphics for reports, etc.  

Agricultural Systems Management students also take several courses in communications, business management, and agricultural sciences, in addition to their specialty courses based in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department. The program provides in-depth technical knowledge for selecting and applying advanced technologies in the food, feed, fiber, and fuel systems. Graduates are prepared to solve a wide variety of business and technical problems in a job field that continues to grow. 

Some of the factors that contribute to Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University being a top-ranked program:

• Multiple opportunities for interaction with faculty in laboratories and classes 
• Student Competitions, Clubs, Global Experiences 
• Personalized advising and attention from faculty 
• Practical curriculum for industrial careers 
• Great opportunities for internships and undergraduate research. 
• Numerous departmental scholarships 
• Excellent placement record and starting salaries

Requirements for the Minor (18 credits)

Notes

• Department Permission is not required to enroll in this minor.
• No more than 6 credits of special problems (ASM 49000/49100 and/or 59000/59100) may apply to the minor.  Request to use special problems courses toward the minor must be stated on the course contract form and approved by the Department. 
  
• College of Agriculture Lab courses at the 30000+ level or higher may be considered for inclusion for the minor on a case-by-case basis.
  

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Pre-Requisite Information

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