New business programs approved for USD, Northern State [Video]

SPEARFISH, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Board of Regents approved new business programs for two public universities during their December meeting in Spearfish.

Northern State University

At Northern State University, a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business will be available beginning in the fall of 2025. It will address workforce demands in Brown County and northeastern South Dakota where major ag employers, like Agtegra, are headquartered.

Students will explore operations management, financial analysis, data analytics, commodity markets, trade, and marketing. A required internship also gives students hands-on experiences with local employers.

The program will be offered in collaboration with South Dakota State University (SDSU), providing 12 credits in agricultural economics.

Also launching in fall of 2025 is the co-admission partnership with Southeast Technical College creates a seamless pathway for students. Students at Southeast Tech studying any business field can transition to any of Northern’s nine bachelor’s degrees in business—including agricultural …