Dairy Management, B.TECH., Major #1605

Dairy Management is a ThinkPad University curriculum in which the use of laptop computers is integrated into courses. 

Program Description

Students are admitted to the baccalaureate program as freshmen with a B- or higher high school average and two units of math and science. SAT or ACT scores are required. Transfer students are admitted to the baccalaureate program by several means that offer flexibility to the student to meet the requirements of the degree. The student may successfully complete an A.A.S. agricultural degree program in agriculture, where required courses could transfer in the B.Tech. Dairy Management program. The student may also enter the program after completing transferable, college-level course work in either general education or technology- based courses, or transfers from other accredited institutions. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required. All bachelor degree programs must complete the State University of New York Board of Trustees mandated general education requirements.  Consult your academic adviser for specific details.

The Northeast Dairy Industry has many advantages that are causing growth and creating greater profitability. The resulting growth of the Northeast Dairy Industry is generating a need for qualified people trained in the management of dairy farms and related businesses. Dairy farms, like other businesses, are really about people. The B.Tech. in Dairy Management is designed to prepare students to enter this very dynamic and rewarding industry. The program focuses on enhancing management and herdsmanship skills, emphasizing three areas: interpersonal skills such as communication, animal science and business management. The program is very practical and student-oriented, giving students many opportunities to experience working with dairy animals and managing dairy enterprises. 

The facilities include a free-stall complex milking around 200 registered Holsteins, an electronically enhanced milking parlor and student-managed computer systems and a modern calf and heifer facility, all of which provides a tremendous learning environment for dairy and agricultural students.

Students will be required to complete the Dairy Management Experience course at the end of their career at Morrisville, which will include one of the following:

1. A directed dairy-related internship

2. A one semester residency in the W. H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute’s Advanced Dairy Management Program

3. A one semester residency at Cornell that allows students to take upper level courses in animal science and farm business management 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• The ability to utilize and demonstrate effective time and human resource management

• The ability to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• The ability to utilize practical knowledge and skill sets pertinent to the dairy and agriculture industries

 Curriculum Requirements - 120 Credits

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