COURSE CODE: 8024

Agricultural Business Operations II

SCED Code: 18201
Virginia Extended Description: II
Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12
Duration: 36 Weeks
Prerequisite: None
OSHA Compliance Required?: No
CTSO: FFA
Non-Traditional?: F

This course builds upon knowledge gained in Agricultural Business Fundamentals (8022) and emphasizes agricultural occupations, business procedures, merchandising, marketing, agribusiness management, and emerging and niche markets. Students will learn about agricultural products, the agricultural service industry, and leadership development. Students will participate in supervised agricultural experiences (SAE), leadership opportunities, and will investigate postsecondary options.

Course Sequences

A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.

Career Clusters

Pathway Occupation
Agribusiness Systems
  • Agricultural Commodity Broker
  • Agricultural Economist
  • Agricultural Loan Officer
  • Agricultural Products Sales Representative
  • Farm Products Purchasing Agent and Buyer
  • Farm, Ranch Manager
  • Farmer/Rancher
  • Feed, Farm Supply Store Sales Manager
  • Sales Manager
Animal Systems
  • Agricultural Products Sales Representative
  • Aquacultural Manager
  • Poultry Manager
Environmental Service Systems
  • Agricultural Products Sales Representative
  • Secondary School Teacher
Natural Resources Systems
  • Fish and Game Officer
  • Forest Manager, Forester
  • Park Manager
Plant Systems
  • Agricultural Products Sales Representative
  • Certified Crop Advisor
  • Crop Grower
  • Custom Harvester
  • Farm, Ranch Manager
  • Farmer/Rancher
  • Floral Designer
  • Floral Shop Manager
  • Golf Course Superintendent
  • Nursery and Greenhouse Manager
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Turf Farmer
Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
  • Agricultural Equipment Parts Manager
  • Agricultural Equipment Parts Salesperson

Pathway Occupation
Accounting
  • Accountant
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Controller
  • Cost Analyst
  • Management Accountant
  • Merger and Acquisitions Manager
  • Personal Financial Advisor
  • Revenue Agent
  • Tax Accountant
Banking Services
  • Account Executive
  • Accountant
  • Bill and Account Collector
  • Branch Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Credit Analyst
  • Debt Counselor
  • Financial Manager
  • Loan Officer
  • Personal Financial Advisor
Business Finance
  • Accountant
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Auditor
  • Bill and Account Collector
  • Cash Manager
  • Controller
  • Cost Analyst
  • Economist
  • Financial Analyst
  • Management Accountant
  • Project Manager
  • Revenue Agent
  • Shipping and Receiving Clerk
  • Tax Accountant
  • Tax Preparer
Insurance
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Insurance Appraiser
  • Insurance Processing Clerk
  • Insurance Sales Agent
  • Risk and Insurance Manager
  • Underwriter
Securities and Investments
  • Financial Analyst
  • Fund Manager
  • Meeting and Convention Planner
  • Securities and Commodities Sales Agent
  • Tax Preparer

Pathway Occupation
Marketing Communications
  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Advertising and Promotions Manager
  • International Merchandising Manager
  • Marketing Communication Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Public Information Director
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Sales Manager
Marketing Management
  • Advertising and Promotions Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Franchisee
  • General Manager
  • Marketing Communication Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Public Information Director
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Retail Manager
  • Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Marketing Research
  • Brand Manager
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Product Planner
Merchandising
  • Account Executive
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Merchandise Buyer
Professional Sales
  • Account Executive
  • Entrepreneur
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Investment Banker
  • Manufacturer's Sales Representative
  • Sales Manager
  • Salesperson
  • Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representative

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