Agricultural Systems Management: AgroSecurity Concentration, BS

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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 of 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 an in-depth technical knowledge for selecting and applying advanced technologies in the food, feed, fiber, and fuel system. Graduates are prepared to solve a wide variety of business and technical problems in a job field that continues to grow.

Agricultural Systems Management students also take several of 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 an in-depth technical knowledge for selecting and applying advanced technologies in the food, feed, fiber, and fuel system. Graduates are prepared to solve a wide variety of business and technical problems in a job field that continues to grow. 

Agriculture is vulnerable to a wide range of threats with the potential of disrupting both local and national food security. The Agro-security concentration enables students to acquire a higher level of specialization in the principles and practices needed to pursue employment in areas related to the prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery related to threats to agricultural resources from field to table. Completion of this concentration will open up opportunities in positions that address loss prevention, risk management, regulatory compliance, and emergency management. Students will still also get the Food and Agribusiness Management Minor.

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 in classes
• Student Competitions, Clubs, Global Experiences
• Personalized advising and attention from faculty
• Practical curriculum for industrial careers
• Great opportunities for scholarships and internships
• Excellent placement record and starting salaries

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