5 minors to diversify your major
July 19, 2021
Adding a minor can add distinction to your major at Colorado State, help you customize your education, and more. Here are 5 to consider.
Livestock Business Management Major
Learn to effectively manage livestock-related businesses for the benefit of humans and animals.
At a glance
This is an interdisciplinary program combining animal science coursework with agricultural resource economics. In the major, you’ll work closely with faculty and industry professionals to gain a comprehensive understanding of agricultural business tools and practical livestock knowledge. By explicitly integrating the business and animal sciences, the major offers a unique educational experience that prepares you for in-demand, high-level positions within the animal agriculture industry.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Agricultural Sciences | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Some Career Options
With its unique combination of business and animal science disciplines, you’ll come out of this program with a deep understanding of what it takes to run, manage, and even start a livestock-related business. You’ll be able to start in fields that include major corporate animal/animal product sales, to local livestock auctions, and everything in between.
- Risk and financial analyst
- Supply chain manager
- Livestock operator
- Marketing associate
- Sales representative
- Accounts manager
- Extension agent
- Operations supervisor
- Ranch manager
- Customer service specialist
- Procurement officer
- Commodity analyst and merchandiser
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Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
Brennan Bates at CAS_recruiting@mail.colostate.edu or (970) 491-7747
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.