Put that green thumb to work.
Unique in its scope and practical approach to business innovation, the SUNY Morrisville horticulture business management Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree program provides a hands-on horticulture education with an entrepreneur-minded focus so you can confidently own or operate a plant-related business.
Why SUNY Morrisville Horticulture Business Management?
Our B.Tech. program combines the study of plant science and commercial business management to prepare students with a complete education in all aspects of horticulture, as well as a background in business, law and marketing.
Led by faculty who have been recognized for their skills in the classroom and who have experience in numerous horticulture or business careers, the department’s horticulture facilities are among the most advanced in the country.
Your educational experience will culminate in a semester-long internship in horticultural business and you will learn by doing at our Four Seasons Farm, a certified organic farm that provides hands-on educational experience through year-round crop production. You will also visit some of the most important industry sites and trade shows, including the nation's largest horticultural event, the annual Philadelphia Flower Show.
When it comes time to foster industry experience and seek your first job, you’ll benefit from SUNY Morrisville’s affiliations with the Society of American Florists, the National Association of Landscape Professionals and the New York State Nursery and Landscape Association.
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Skills You Will Gain
Upon completing the B.Tech. program, you will be able to:
- Secure entry- to mid-level professional positions in the horticulture industry
- Assume leadership and supervisory positions in project management of horticultural and landscape endeavors
- Establish and operate a business such as a garden center, farm, nursery, flower shop, landscape contracting or similar business
- Apply problem-solving skills in greenhouse operations, crop production, flower shop operations and landscape installation
- Utilize current technology, products and services to maximize business efficiency and success
What Can I Do in Horticulture Business Management?
As a B.Tech. program graduate, you will be prepared to start your own business or to work in and manage a wide range of horticulture-related fields including:
- Horticultural production
- Ornamental horticulture
- Wholesale and retail marketing
- Nursery and greenhouse settings
- Garden centers
- Landscape businesses
- Food crops
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