Starting in 2027, the School of Business will offer majors in both agribusiness management and finance, expanding the academic and career opportunities available to students.
The addition of these new majors reflects the college’s efforts to adapt to the ever-changing workforce. Adding new areas of study allows Monmouth to stay consistent with the wants and the needs of today’s career world.
“Over time, the world has become more complex and more specialized. To fulfill its mission to prepare students to pursue successful careers, Monmouth College must change,” said School of Business Chair Michael Connell.
The new finance major will focus on preparing students to understand financial markets while also giving them the skills necessary to work in the field. The program is designed to deepen students’ knowledge in areas such as financial analysis and wealth management while preparing for careers in finance.
“In the modern economy, an understanding of finance is critical,” Connell said. “It is essential that Monmouth College students be prepared to participate in that process.”
While finance provides students with a pathway into the financial industry, the agribusiness management major is designed with the Monmouth area in mind. Monmouth is in a region where agriculture plays a major role in the local economy. As technology continues to change within the agricultural industry, farmers increasingly rely on business professionals in areas such as management, finance, and data analysis. The agribusiness management major aims to prepare students for these roles within the industry.
The addition of these two majors allows current and incoming students to pursue a more specialized education within the School of Business while continuing to receive a liberal arts education.
