House of Raeford Farms School of Agriculture & Biological Sciences

Agricultural Production Systems

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Production Systems

The Agricultural Production Systems BS degree is a comprehensive curriculum that prepares graduates for multiple career pathways in agriculture. This degree is especially beneficial for transfer students who have taken courses at 2-year institutions or completed an Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) in agriculture-related areas of study.

For transfer students who have completed an AAS, 60 hours will transfer into this program — allowing students to enter at the junior level with anticipated graduation in two years. This degree also appeals to incoming freshmen who want to tailor an agricultural degree program concentration.

100% of current graduates have been employed in the agricultural industry.

Employment 100% Graduate employment rate in the agricultural industry

Transfer Credit 60 Hours AAS credits transfer directly into the program

Time to Degree 2 Years Anticipated completion time for AAS transfer students

Agricultural production systems students at the University of Mount Olive

Key Program Features

Hands-on educational opportunities support classroom learning and build on existing knowledge and experience.

Ability to specialize in various areas of interest or utilize existing education and training in agriculture to complete an undergraduate degree.

Develop skills and agricultural knowledge and experience to encourage continued career growth and development.

Work closely with your advisor to tailor a degree specifically to meet your educational goals and interests.

What Makes It Unique?

A Seamless Pathway for Transfer Students This program creates a seamless transition for students from multiple associate degree programs delivered by community colleges across North Carolina and out-of-state. It ensures graduates possess the necessary liberal arts knowledge and a working knowledge of agricultural production systems — fully preparing them for careers in the agricultural industry.

It also allows incoming freshmen to easily pursue a minor in another field of study or within the agricultural degrees offered, giving every student the flexibility to build the degree that’s right for them.

Program Details

One hundred percent of current graduates of this degree have been employed in the agricultural industry. Many graduates were able to find employment as a direct result of the internships completed as a component of this degree program.

Internships have proven to be an important requirement of the program and one that has benefited the majority of students. A key component of internships is that faculty work diligently to find the correct match for each student’s employment interests, ensuring the experience is meaningful and career-focused.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Flexible Career Pathways: This major can build upon an existing associate degree focus, or it may be used to broaden a student’s foundational knowledge of agriculture. The breadth of the curriculum expands career pathways for graduates across the full spectrum of the agricultural industry — from production and operations to agribusiness, consulting, and beyond.