Agribusiness Supply Chain Management, B.S.

The Agribusiness and Supply Chain Management program prepares students to lead in one of the most vital sectors of California’s economy. Through hands-on learning and industry-informed coursework, students gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to strengthen and innovate within perishable and global supply chains.

The curriculum emphasizes:

• Technology applications and supply chain systems
• Price contract analysis and negotiation
• Market forecasting and price risk assessment
• Production and financial risk management
• Global import and export requirements
• Procurement and purchasing strategy
• Inventory management and warehousing operations
• Supplier relationship management
• Cold chain research and management
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Project management, estimation and budgeting

Graduates are prepared to support efficient, sustainable and resilient food and agricultural supply networks — helping power regional economies while meeting global demand.

The Agribusiness and Supply Chain Management program equips students with in-demand expertise across the full supply chain — from production to global distribution. You’ll develop practical skills and strategic insight in areas such as:

• Transportation, distribution and logistics management
• Purchasing, procurement and supplier partnerships
• Technology integration, automation and robotics
• End-to-end cold chain systems
• Demand planning, forecasting and customer management
• Sustainable operations and carbon footprint analysis
• Food safety, traceability and supply chain visibility
• Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
• Import/export strategy and global trade operations
• Integrated supply chain and enterprise risk management
• Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analytics
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and project management

Graduates are prepared to lead in complex, technology-driven agricultural and food systems — helping build efficient, resilient and sustainable supply networks that serve California and beyond.

Strong partnerships with leaders in agriculture and fresh food production help ensure the Agribusiness and Supply Chain Management program stays relevant, innovative and responsive to industry needs.

"CSUMB’s Agribusiness Program focus on the perishable supply chain makes them a valuable resource to the agriculture community."
— Kevin Murphy, former CEO, Driscoll’s

"The CSUMB Agribusiness Supply Chain Management professorship and program is very timely and necessary in the fast-paced business environment of fresh vegetable production. This Program’s goal is to enhance supply chain efficiencies which will serve to combat food waste, improve food delivery and quality and define tools that combat food imbalance. Ideally located nearly in the Salad Bowl of the World, this program is a sure win for the university and its students, the produce industry and ultimately, the consumer."
— Joe Pezzini, Senior Director of Ag Operations, Taylor Farms