About Agribusiness Entrepreneurship

associate degree

Agribusiness Entrepreneurship bridges the gap between traditional agricultural practices and modern entrepreneurial principles.

The programme equips students with a comprehensive skill set that encompasses technical expertise in agriculture, while nurturing a strategic mindset for business.

By instilling within its learners a deep understanding of the agri-food value chain and market dynamics, the programme empowers individuals to develop their capacity in creating, managing, and scaling an agri-business enterprise.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students demonstrate knowledge of scientific principles critical to the production and handling of decisions in the agri-product system.
  • Learners apply business management and marketing principles to agricultural operations.
  • Practitioners develop skills in resource allocation — applying technical knowledge and budgeting in the making of decisions that impact profitability.
  • Students foster their ability to work efficiently, both independently and in teams.
  • Students improve their understanding of safety within the agricultural field — proper handling of equipment, food, pesticides, etc.
  • Practitioners can leverage the ethical expectations of the agriculture and business sectors for profitable decision making.
  • Practitioners enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in agri-business scenarios.

Course Breakdown

Agribusiness Entrepreneurship takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.

Year One

Semester One

General Education Courses
  • Critical Reading and Writing
  • Algebra Essentials
  • Modern Language
Programme Courses
  • Livestock Science
  • Crop Science
  • The Entrepreneurship Mindset / Fundamentals of Small Business Development

Semester Two

General Education Courses
  • Speech, Self and Society
  • Computer Applications
Programme Courses
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Husbandry Techniques
  • Financial and Managerial Accounting
  • Summer Practicum I

Year Two

Semester Three

General Education Courses
  • Ethics and Professional Development
  • A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage
Programme Courses
  • Introduction to Food Processing
  • Post-harvest Technology
  • Agricultural Marketing
  • Elective

Semester Four

General Education Courses
  • Health and Wellness
Programme Courses
  • Agri-tech
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Farm Machines and Structures
  • Elective

Entry Requirements

You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.

  1. Five CSEC Grades I, II or III passes including English A and Mathematics.
  2. CSEC passes in the following subjects would be an asset:
    • Principles of Business
    • Principles of Accounts
    • Agricultural Science
    • Chemistry
    • Biology
  3. Mature student status: A person who has reached their 21st Birthday, with at least three years of work experience in the agricultural sector will also be eligible for consideration. An interview with the applicant is required.
  4. If the applicant does not have passes in English A and Mathematics at CSEC (or equivalent) a prior learning assessment will be required.

Fees & Tuition

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Breakdown of Academic Fees
Fee Year One Year Two
Semester One Semester Two Semester One Semester Two
Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students $ 1,055 $ 1,110 $ 1,080 $ 1,080
Tuition for CARICOM Students $ 1,503 $ 1,558 $ 1,528 $ 1,528
Tuition for International Students $ 3,201 $ 3,256 $ 3,226 $ 3,226
Audit - $ 30
Registration $ 30 $ 30 $ 30 $ 30
Students’ Council $ 12 - $ 12 -
Digital Technology $ 110 $ 110 $ 110 $ 110
Insurance $ 18 - $ 18 -
ID Card $ 25 -
Total Cost of Academic Fees
Total Fees Year One Year Two
Semester One Semester Two Semester Three Semester Four
Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250
CARICOM Students $ 1,698 $ 1,698 $ 1,698 $ 1,698
International Students $ 3,396 $ 3,396 $ 3,396 $ 3,396