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CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR AAE & ABM MAJORS

AAE 267
Course Description

Career and professional development geared toward the field of agricultural and applied economics or agricultural business management. Topics include resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, internship and job applications, writing, career exploration, and networking. Panelists include faculty, alumni, and employers.

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing and declared in Agricultural and Applied Economics or Agricultural Business Management BS

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

1.23% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

7.46% from Historical

Class Size
18

-25% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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