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Business and Agri-Industries

B-wing • 217/351-2213 • www.parkland.edu/bai
Bruce Henrikson, department chair
Terri Jones, department secretary

Business and Agri-Industries offers up-to-date and vital courses for students seeking careers in a variety of business and agriculture-related industries. Certificate and degree programs provide hands-on experience with agribusiness and business-related computer software applications and equipment. Students receive the general and specialized business skills and principles needed for entry-level positions on the local and state levels, or are well prepared for transfer to the University of Illinois and other four-year colleges.

Agriculture

Nearly a quarter of all jobs in America are ag-related, and the rapidly changing face of agriculture has resulted in new and exciting career opportunities. High tech intensive farming techniques, seed genetics, precision ag technology, and sophisticated marketing and research activities all require educated, well-trained workers. Ag students benefit from study at the 42-acre demonstration plot land laboratory, and from modern classroom space in the Tony Noel Ag Tech building. Parkland’s many ag degrees equip students to enter the workforce or transfer for further study.

Business

Business is a popular field for both A.A.S. (career degree) students and those planning to transfer. Parkland’s business career choices range from accounting to marketing, and include transfer degrees in business administration and business education. Once in the workforce, business careers are often high-paying, especially with bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Horticulture

The need for trained professionals to design, construct, and maintain landscape projects for homes and businesses has never been greater. New programs prepare students for careers in turf and floriculture. With a greenhouse providing space for hands-on instruction, students gain both the horticulture and business skills they need to succeed in this growing field.

Hospitality

Hotel/motel and restaurant management offer rewarding careers for sociable people who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are quick problem solvers. The hospitality industry can demand long hours and evening and weekend work, but typically pays well and offers rapid advancement. A new degree helps students prepare for the fast growing resort and casino industry. Parkland also off ers a foodservice certificate. Well-trained workers are in demand worldwide. In addition to local employment, Parkland graduates have reported getting jobs with Disney, at Hilton hotels in Florida and Singapore, and at the MGM Grand, among others.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

A.A.S. Degrees (Career)

Accounting
Agricultural Business:
   Ag Equipment Management and Marketing
   Applied Agronomy
   Equine Management
   Grain Merchandising and Management
   Management
   Precision Ag Technology
Business:
   Management
   Marketing
Customized Career Preparation
Horticulture:
    Landscape Design, Construction, and Management
Hospitality Industry:
   Hotel/Motel Management
   Resort and Casino Management
   Restaurant Management

A.S. Degree (Transfer) with Concentrations in:
Agriculture
Business Administration
Business Education

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Accounting
Agri-Business
Equine Management
Business:
   Independent Business Management
   International Business Management

Horticulture:

   Floral Design
   Landscape Design, Construction, and Management

Hospitality Industry:
   Foodservice
   Hotel/Motel Management
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