Penn State’s Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) program received official ASAE (American Society of Agricultural Engineers) recognition in July 2003. To obtain the recognition which is good for six years, the curricula is evaluated by peers across North America. Penn State’s ASM program, with a complementary blend of agricultural sciences, engineering technology, and business management is the only one of its kind in the Northeastern United States.

The documentation for recognition is lengthy, but accessible here:

Main Document

  • General Information
  • Curriculum Identification and Documentation
  • Teaching Staff
  • Administrative and Resource Support

 

Appendix A. Recruitment Information
Appendix B. Biographical Data of Designated Faculty Members Associated with the Agricultural Systems Management Program
Appendix C. Advising Manual
Appendix D. Course Syllabi Information for Prescribed Courses and Optional ASM Courses
Appendix E. ASM Course Subject Matter Content Matrix
Appendix F. Ad hoc Summary of Comparisons with Peer ASM Programs
Appendix G. Minors and ASM
Appendix H. Internship Guidelines

While you may not want to take the time required to read the whole document, Appendix D will give you a very good idea of what ASM alumni understand.