NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Agricultural Business Management, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Biological Sciences
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.

  • 2.5 and above GPA (3.0 or higher preferred)
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • College-level Precalculus Math
  • Biology or Chemistry with lab equivalent to BIO 181/BIO 183 or CH 101/102 (preference for students with both disciplines)

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 263: Brief Calculus 4 MA 121: Elements of Calculus & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHY 110 & PHY 110A: Conceptual Physics
OR
PHY 151: College Physics I 		4 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ACC 121: Prin of Managerial Accounting
OR
ACC 120: Financial Accounting 		4 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics 3 EC 202: Principles of Macroeconomics Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management prepares graduates for increasing opportunities to enter managerial positions in ag-related businesses. The academic program combines core courses in agricultural business and economics with courses in science and technology. Students learn to apply the concepts, principles and terminology of business and economics to real-world issues and opportunities.

The concentration in biological sciences combines training in science with business and economics and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management with a concentration in the Biological Sciences/Business Management (BBM). The concentration prepares graduates for management, marketing, and sales careers in fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health care, environmental protection, and food processing.

For more information please visit the program website.

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ALS 303: Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences 1
Technical Writing & Communication 3
AEE 226 or CSC 200 3
Genetics 3
Chemistry Elective 4
Biology Elective 4
ARE 304 or ARE 310 3
ARE 311, ARE 312 or BUS 360 3
ARE 306 or ARE 309 3
ARE 321 or BUS 320 3
ARE 490: Career Seminar in Agriculture & Resource Economics 1
ARE 301 or EC 301 3
ARE or EC Elective 3
ARE Elective 3
Restricted Electives 9
Free Electives 11

This major requires 11 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.