Why Purdue?
Our students develop in-demand business, finance and marketing skills to lead in agriculture businesses with careers such as:
- Account manager
- Commodity trader
- Corporate recruiter
- Lending specialist
- Marketing associate
- Operations management
- Sales representative
With four concentrations available to create your own path, our students are prepared for a vast number of careers in agribusiness.
- Account manager, Keystone Cooperative
- Financial officer, Farm Credit Mid-America
- Grain origination associate, Cargill
- Marketing representative, John Deere
- Operations management, ADM
- Sales associate, PepsiCo
- Talent development specialist, Select Sires, Inc.
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Olivia Reynolds
Olivia Reynolds, a double major in agribusiness (commodity marketing) and accounting and finance, chose Purdue because of its world-renowned reputation in agriculture. She also found a supportive community and endless doors of opportunity, including internships, study abroad and hands-on research. Learn about Olivia’s memorable Purdue experiences and her best advice for agribusiness students.
Sydney Hefty
Sydney Hefty, an agribusiness (agribusiness management) major, is a third-generation Boilermaker and making her own impact through leadership and mentoring. Her keys to success? Work hard, make the most of every day and enjoy all that campus has to offer.
Katelyn King
Katelyn King is an agribusiness (agricultural marketing) major with an entrepreneurial spirit — not to mention a farm management minor and Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She’s willing to push beyond her comfort zone to achieve her goal of making a positive impact on the agricultural community.
Transfer to Agribusiness
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
