Academics
RICA is a full-time, three-year, accredited undergraduate academic program.
YEAR 1
Foundation Courses, Smallholder Farming, One Health, Communications, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership
YEAR 2
Introduction to Agricultural Enterprises, One Health, Communications, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership
YEAR 3
Students’ Preferred Agricultural Enterprise Systems, One Health, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Internships
We’re equipping a new generation of entrepreneurs with skills they need to drive innovation in agriculture. That requires a unique learning environment. Through a hands-on, experiential education, our students will gain a world-class education that prepares them to be strategic thinkers and innovative problem solvers. Our curriculum is based on conservation agriculture and One Health principles, while emphasizing practical skills in communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Students will earn a Bachelor of Science in conservation agriculture in a three-year, internationally recognized program.
RICA prepares its graduates to be leaders and innovative problem solvers, wherever their careers take them. Combining classroom coursework, field-based training, and real-world internship experiences, we’re preparing students with the knowledge and skills to thrive as entrepreneurs.