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College of Business

Food and Agribusiness Marketing

Minor | Certificate

Food and Agribusiness Management and Marketing Minor or Certificate

Learn about the unique marketing, management, economic, and policy issues related to food and agricultural systems with a Food and Agribusiness Management and Marketing Minor or Certificate at CWU.

If you are interested in preparing for careers in food industry management, food/agricultural marketing, food service management, farm management, community nonprofit organizations and government, state or local agencies, then Food and Agribusiness Management and Marketing may be for you.

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What You'll Study

Academic Catalog | Management and Marketing Department Website

 

Courses

  • AGB 361 - Food and Agribusiness Marketing
  • AGB 380 - Human Resource Management in Food and Agribusines
  • ECON 320 - Agricultural Economics and Policy

Department-Approved Electives

Select two of the following:

  • ACCT 252 - Managerial Accounting 
  • ACCT 301 - Accounting Skills for Non-Accounting Majors 
  • ACCT 340 - Income Tax Accounting I 
  • BUS 389 - Sustainable Business 
  • BUS 411 - Emotional Intelligence for Professionals 
  • BUS 490 - Cooperative Education
  • CRBW 420 - Farm to Glass: Beer, Wine, Cider
  • CRBW 450 - Sensory Analysis for Brewing
  • ECON 202 - Principles of Economics Macro 
  • ECON 310 - International Economics 
  • ECON 462 - Environmental and Resource Economics
  • ENTP 320 - Small Farming Entrepreneurship and Innovation 
  • ENTP 487 - Entrepreneurism and Small Business Management
  • GEOG 373 - Water Resources
  • GEOG 422 - Geography of Food and Agriculture
  • IDS 343 - Origins and Results of Food Technology: The Gluttonous Human 
  • IT 334 - Applied Cybersecurity Measures in Agriculture
  • MGT 380 - Organizational Management 
  • MGT 395 - Leadership in Business Organizations
  • MIS 320 - Business Process Analysis and Systems
  • MKT 364 - Marketing Promotion Management
  • MKT 376 - Foundations of Digital Marketing
  • PUBH 318 - The Politics of Food and Health
  • SCM 310 - Supply Chain Management
  • SCM 420 - Lean/Six Sigma Processes 
  • SCM 492 - Lean Six Sigma Practicum 
  • SCM 493 - Supply Chain Boot Camp 
  • WINE 201 - Wine Service and Food Pairing 
  • WINE 301 - Wine Distribution Management
  • WINE 304 - Wine Marketing and Branding 
  • WINE 315 - Survey of Washington Wines 
  • WINE 332 - Social Media Theory and Practice in the Wine Industry 
  • WINE 353 - Tasting Room and Wine Club Management 
  • WINE 403 - Advanced Topics in Wine Marketing and Branding 
  • WINE 404 - Wine Law and Winery Compliance 

Unique Offering

Benefit from this program's unique design, by stacking this minor or certificate toward the Food and Agribusiness Innovation Management major or using it to complement your major.

Expert Faculty

Study under professors who bring real-world experience and insights into the classroom, enhancing your learning experience.

Real-World Applications

Engage in hands-on projects or activities, which could include marketing consulting for local businesses, to apply your knowledge in practical settings.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with industry leaders through mentorships, internships, and/or other activities, some of which are facilitated by the Agribusiness Advisory Board, featuring companies like Microsoft and Tree Top, Inc.

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Why Study Marketing and Management at Central?

  • Enhance leadership skills through hands-on learning in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and decision-making, preparing you to lead teams effectively
  • Apply classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios through internships and projects that mirror business challenges, building problem-solving expertise
  • Connect with industry professionals through workshops and networking events, expanding your network and career opportunities

Recent Employers of CWU Grads

Rainier Fruit Co
Tree Top, Inc.