Agricultural Systems Technology

Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) offers hands-on, real world experience with the latest agricultural equipment, software, facilities, and techniques. Industry feedback on class content coupled with strong student support prepares for their dream profession. Students get a flexible program with opportunities to establish their network of leading agriculture professionals.

With job placement consistently near 100%, AST offers job security across a wide variety of agriculture professions. Some students want to learn how to improve their family farm and ranch operations while others want to start their own agriculture business. We help students develop strong managerial, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to go anywhere they want in agriculture. Our graduates stand apart from other degrees because they have a strong, versatile foundation of both technical and agriculture business skills. Many graduates balance their career and continue helping with farming and ranching operations.

• Like getting hands-on to learn how things work
• Are passionate about agriculture
• Enjoy working outside and with the latest ag technology
• Are a creative problem solver
• Comfortable with math and sciences

Minimum average of 65 on the 100 point grading scale.

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11 and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the Tawjihi original and in English.

• Farmer/Rancher
• Manager of Business Operations, Sales and Support, or Implement Dealership
• Large Ag Equipment Manufacturing or Sales Representative
• Crop Advisor
• Plant Production Supervisor

• Complete application.
• Submit English Proficiency.
• Submit all academic transcripts, certificates, diplomas (including secondary and post-secondary).
• Complete and submit the Financial Certification Form.
• Submit Current Bank Documents to support the amount listed on the Financial Certification*.
• Submit a copy of your passport biographical page.
• Submit a copy of your I-20.