Agri-Accounting
The Bachelor of Science in Agri-Accounting equips students with the skills to manage financial operations and accounting systems specifically tailored for the agricultural sector. The program emphasizes financial expertise and sector-specific knowledge, preparing students to analyze agricultural business performance, manage budgets, and implement effective accounting strategies. Students gain proficiency in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting while understanding the unique economic and operational characteristics of farming, agribusiness, and food production systems. Coursework blends accounting principles, agribusiness management, and financial analysis, ensuring graduates are capable of supporting sustainable and profitable agricultural operations.
Over four years, students engage in courses covering financial accounting, cost management, agricultural economics, tax planning, and business analytics. Practical experiences, including internships, field projects, and case studies, provide opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world agricultural finance contexts. Students also explore risk management, investment strategies, and financial decision-making tailored to agribusiness operations. By the final year, graduates demonstrate analytical proficiency, accounting competence, and professional readiness, positioning them for careers in agricultural finance, agribusiness management, or advanced studies in accounting and financial management.
Key information
Key Facts
- Program Title: Agri-Accounting
- Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
- Duration: 4 years
- Mode of Study: Full-time, On Campus
- Application Deadline: 05 January 2026
- Location: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States
- Field of Study: Accounting
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Year 1 - Foundations in Accounting and Agribusiness
• Introduction to Accounting Principles
• Fundamentals of Agribusiness
• Academic Writing and Research Methods
• Principles of Economics
Year 2 - Core Accounting and Financial Practices
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Cost and Managerial Accounting
• Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
• Elective Modules in Accounting or Agribusiness
Year 3 - Applied Agricultural Accounting
• Taxation and Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Planning and Risk Management
• Internship in Agribusiness or Accounting Firms
• Elective Modules in Finance or Business Analytics
Year 4 - Capstone and Professional Integration
• Independent Accounting Project or Case Study
• Internship in Agribusiness Finance or Consultancy
• Seminar in Contemporary Agricultural Finance
• Advanced Topics in Accounting and Agribusiness Management
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in agricultural accounting, agribusiness management, financial consultancy, and farm finance. Career paths include positions in agriculture firms, financial institutions, accounting and consultancy agencies, cooperative organizations, and government agricultural departments, where professionals manage budgets, prepare financial reports, and advise on sustainable business strategies. Graduates may also pursue entrepreneurship in agricultural finance, consultancy, or continue with advanced studies in accounting, finance, or agribusiness management. The program equips students with financial expertise, analytical skills, and professional competence, enabling them to support efficient and profitable operations in the agricultural sector.
Why Choose This Program
This program is ideal for students passionate about accounting, finance, and agriculture, seeking to combine financial expertise with a deep understanding of agribusiness operations. Learners develop analytical proficiency, decision-making skills, sector-specific knowledge, and professional readiness, enabling them to manage financial operations, optimize resources, and support sustainable agricultural business practices. The four-year curriculum balances accounting theory, agribusiness management, practical training, and internships, providing a comprehensive foundation in financial management for agriculture. By integrating financial skills with agribusiness knowledge, students gain the confidence and competence to pursue careers in agricultural finance, consultancy, business management, or continue with advanced studies in accounting and agribusiness, positioning themselves as highly skilled professionals capable of driving financial efficiency in the agricultural sector.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the graduate admissions office at:
Phone: 217-333-0035
Email: grad@illinois.edu
Address: The Graduate College, 507 East Green Street, Suite 101, MC-434, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
