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B.S. Agribusiness Supply Chain Management

The Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Supply Chain Management (ASCM) focuses on addressing the unique challenges of perishable product logistics. 

Perishable logistics expertise is in high demand, and this program is designed to fill that critical gap. Students in the ASCM program will gain the specialized skills needed to manage the complex, end-to-end supply chains of perishable foods and temperature-controlled products—preparing them for careers in the agribusiness industry and beyond.

Concentrations offered:

  • Agribusiness Risk and Marketing Management Concentration 
  • Supply Chain Management and Operations Concentration

Agribusiness Flyer

Required Courses

Degree Pathways

CSU Monterey Bay’s B.S. in Agribusiness Supply Chain
Management will offer courses and training to students that
will help close the perishable supply chain skill and resource
gap. The curriculum will focus on:

  • Technology and supply chain systems knowledge
  • Price contract analysis and negotiation skills
  • Market and price risk estimation skills
  • Production & financial risk analysis & management skills
  • Understanding of global import/export requirements
  • Procurement and purchasing management skills
  • Inventory management and warehousing skills
  • Supplier management skills
  • Cold chain research and management skills
  • Enterprise resource planning and management skills
  • Project management, estimation and budgeting skills

The Agribusiness Supply Chain Management program will provide
students with expertise in the following areas:

  • Transportation and distribution logistics
  • Purchasing, procurement, and supplier management
  • Integrating technology and robotics
  • End-to-end cold chain technology
  • Demand assessment, forecasting, and customer management
  • Sustainability - carbon footprint
  • Food safety and visibility
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Import/Export - managing global complexities
  • Integrated supply chain and risk management
  • IoT (Internet of Things) and big data analytics
  • Enterprise resource planning and project management

Why CSUMB is the Right Choice for Agribusiness

Interview with Roberto Ornelas
Interview with Dominique Ziers

What our Agribusiness Supply Chain Management Program supporters have to say

"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 

 

Agribusiness Club

Our purpose is to expose members to career and educational opportunities in the agriculture industry while creating a network among key stakeholders. Meetings are held at our bi-monthly exclusive Agribusiness Club Speakers Series.

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Photo: A group of members of the Agribusiness Club