From Beaufort County Community College

 

Washington – Beaufort County Community College and University of Mount Olive have partnered to offer a 4-year Agribusiness Degree.

“We had been researching and seeking out an agriculture program for several years due to interest and input from the public within our service area,” says BCCC Vice President of Academics Crystal Ange. “Because of the importance of the agricultural industry in Eastern North Carolina, we wanted to do something that would help meet the needs of the community with regards to that industry.”

The Agribusiness Degree partnership with University of Mount Olive is one of several such partnerships with 4-year universities, including East Carolina University, Norwich University, NC Wesleyan, UNC Charlotte and UNC Greensboro. Degree programs range from education and nursing to industrial technology, criminal justice and business administration.

“These programs benefit the student as well as both participating institutions,” Ange says. “For the student, there is a significant cost savings due to lower tuition as well as room and board. Once they have completed an Associate’s Degree they have a leg up on getting into the 4-year system, since they have a demonstrated ability to complete an academic program. They can also take advantage of smaller class sizes and more one-on-one instruction.”

More information about Agribusiness Technology is available by contacting Billy Askew, Lead Instructor of Agribusiness Technology at BCCC, at 252-940-6304 or by visiting the BCCC website at www.beaufortccc.edu. For more information about enrolling for classes at BCCC or to schedule a placement test, contact the Admissions Office at 252-940-6237. Applications are available on the BCCC website at www.beaufortccc.edu.