The Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness prepares students for a variety of potential career fields including, but not limited to, agricultural law, agricultural policy analysis, economic consulting, agricultural production management, commodities marketing, and food chain supply management, including processing, sales, and distribution. Students receive an excellent foundation in applied economic analysis and business management along with the opportunity to specialize in specific areas by selecting from three concentrations: Management, Policy and Law, and Production. Students who wish to continue their education will also be well prepared to pursue graduate degrees.

What does a typical career in agribusiness look like? In the 21st century, the answer to this question may well be that no career is typical. Ongoing advances in technology, information technology in particular, mean opportunities continue to evolve. Today's firms are looking for employees who have the skills to make sense of the world around them, especially in a rapidly changing, global agriculture industry. Agribusiness graduates from Mississippi State University have a strong record of not only securing many different types of positions but also becoming industry leaders. The opportunity to specialize separates a degree in agribusiness from a standard business degree. Agribusiness firms need employees in sales, management, finance, and similar areas like other companies, but are also looking for employees with a background in and knowledge of the agriculture industry. The specializations in agribusiness, however, include more diverse areas such as production management, commodity marketing, and public policy analysis.