Agribusiness Degree
McKendree University’s Agribusiness program prepares students for leadership in one of the world’s most essential and fast-evolving industries. Housed within the School of Business, the program combines a strong business foundation with agricultural expertise — equipping graduates with the skills needed to advance into leadership roles across the agricultural sector.
Program Highlights
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Business education with agricultural context — grounded in real-world application
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Accessible transfer pathway designed for community college students
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Available in both in-person and online formats to support a range of student needs and learning preferences
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Strong regional industry connections across the Midwest agricultural economy and St. Louis metro area
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Curriculum informed by workforce needs and emerging industry trends
Why Agribusiness at McKendree?
McKendree is located in one of the most productive and diverse agricultural regions
in the country, at the heart of the Midwest’s agricultural economy and within the
St. Louis metro area — a hub for commerce, logistics, and industry.
Students in the Agribusiness program benefit from a learning environment that emphasizes close faculty mentorship, small class sizes, and strong connections to industry and regional employers.
The program's transfer pathway further expands access by offering a flexible, cost-conscious route to a bachelor's degree, while allowing students to remain connected to their communities. Available in both in-person and online formats, McKendree's Agribusiness program is designed to support a range of student needs and learning preferences.
The curriculum is grounded in real-world application, preparing students to apply business principles directly within agricultural and agribusiness settings — not just study them in theory.
Community College Transfer Pathway
McKendree's community college transfer pathway will allow Agribusiness students to:
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Complete their first two years at a community college.
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Transfer seamlessly to McKendree to complete a bachelor's degree
Benefits:
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Reduces the cost of completing a bachelor’s degree
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Offers flexibility for work and family commitments
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Keeps students connected to their home communities
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Creates upward career mobility, supporting movement from entry-level roles to leadership and management opportunities
Current Community College Partners
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John A. Logan College
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Kaskaskia College
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Southwestern Illinois College
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for careers across a range of agricultural and business settings, including:
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Agribusiness operations and management
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Finance, banking, and risk management
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Supply chain, logistics, and grain origination
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Marketing and communications
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Sustainability and resource planning
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Entrepreneurship and family-owned agricultural enterprises
Why McKendree?
McKendree University provides you with interactive learning opportunities through
our small class sizes, experienced faculty, and unique internship experiences that
move you beyond the classroom. We are committed to your success in the degree programs
we offer, the internships and extracurricular activities that will set you apart,
and the college experience you’ll get here. Just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis,
Missouri, McKendree University is located in historic Lebanon, Illinois, and affords
students a host of enriching cultural, career, and entertainment opportunities.
Program Highlights
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Interesting coursework and experienced faculty introduce you to the latest trends and fundamentals in the field
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Exciting internship opportunities give you on-the-job experience before you graduate
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Related clubs and honor societies allow you to meet others and enhance your resume
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