Business Management for Agricultural and Life Sciences

Business, Communication & Society; Food & Agriculture

Business Management for Agricultural and Life Sciences Certificate

The business management for agricultural and life sciences certificate is open to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. This certificate teaches business and management concepts that are applicable to any career field.

In this 18-credit certificate program you will:

Learn the fundamentals of business and management concepts and skills
Gain an understanding of economics, marketing, and communications and apply them to business management in agricultural and life science industries
Develop business analysis, communication, and problem solving skills and learn how to integrate them into your educational and professional work
Take courses offered in partnership with the Departments of Agriculture and Applied Economics, Life Sciences Communications, the Renk Agribusiness Institute, and the Wisconsin School of Business
Be prepared for careers in:
- Business analysis, marketing, communications
- Managing a business, firm, research lab, or farm
- Commodities trading, sales, consulting, banking, and finance

What can CALS offer you?

CALS students are curious to discover how our living world works and are passionate about using science to improve it.

Our programs span five interest areas and encourage students to pursue their passions in the classroom and beyond. Learn more about how our students are set up for success:

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Ready to learn more?

Explore admission requirements, course offerings, 4-year plans, and more on UW–Madison’s undergraduate Guide.

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Your CALS Experience

Fund your education

As a business management for agricultural and life sciences student, you can apply to the Renk Scholarship Program offered by the Renk Agribusiness Institute. Join a cohort of Renk scholars and receive tuition assistance, mentorship, internship and job opportunities, and a network of support.

Get Involved. Find your people.

Explore a few of the other agriculture and business-related student organizations at UW–Madison:

Gain real-world experience

Engage in economics research on both domestic and international topics working with a faculty in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Explore real-world problems in community and economic development, development economics, economics of agriculture, and environmental and resource economics.

Advisor & Contact Information

Advisors can answer your questions, help you create a degree plan that meets your personal and professional goals, and connect you to resources across the UW–Madison campus.

Incoming students should reach out to CALS Academic Affairs Team to direct your questions. Current UW–Madison students should schedule with their assigned advisor using Starfish.