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Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics - Agribusiness Management and Food Marketing University of Kentucky, USA

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Minimum of 120 hours

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Course summary

This program enables graduates to pursue careers in agribusiness and food industries, international marketing and trade, or farm management and production. Opportunities are also available in public policy for agriculture and rural America and environmental economics. These career opportunities may be found in both the private and public sectors. Economic theory is applied to problems concerning the production, marketing, and distribution of agricultural and food products and also to public policy and natural resource and environmental issues facing rural communities. A student in this option should be qualified for careers in marketing, sales, and management of farms or firms involved in production, financing, processing, marketing and distribution of food and agricultural products, depending on the electives chosen.

Program modules

The modules are Premajor Requirements: CS 101 Introduction to Computing I 3, ECO 201 Principles of Economics I 3, ECO 202 Principles of Economics II 3, ECO 391 Economic and Business Statistics 3, MA 113 Calculus I 4 or MA 123 Elementary Calculus and Its Applications, MA 162 Finite Mathematics and Its Applications 6, STA 291 Statistical Method 3, ENG 203 Business Writing 3, Major Requirements: AEC 302 Agricultural Management Principles 4, AEC 303 Microeconomic Concepts in Agricultural Economics 3, AEC 305 Food and Agricultural Marketing Principles 3, AEC 422 Agribusiness Management 3, Specialty Support: ACC 201 Financial Accounting I 3, ACC 202 Managerial Uses of Accounting Information 3, plus completion of the requirements of a Minor in Business, plus 3 additional hours of courses at the 200 level or higher selected with advisor’s approval from the following departments: ACC, AEN, ASC, BAE, COM, CS, DIS, ECO, ENT, FIN, FOR, MA, MGT, MKT, PLS, PS, PSY, SOC, VS 15, Electives: Electives should be selected by the student to lead to the minimum total of 120 hours required for graduation 13.

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Kentucky

Department name

College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Economics

Venue / office name

College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Economics

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

400 Charles E Barnhart Bldg
LEXINGTON
Kentucky
40546

Venue description

The department develops and applies knowledge to aid rural and agricultural decision-makers in addressing economic issues through integrated research and educational programs that enhance incomes and quality of life in Kentucky and beyond. They offer graduate education in a unique learning environment. The award-winning faculty represents a wide range of training and interest areas. Quality faculty provides intellectual development within a stimulating academic community. They emphasize developing competence in applying theoretical concepts and analytical tools. Graduate training in agricultural economics will lead to extensive job opportunities. Their recent graduates are employed in teaching, research, and extension position in universities and as economists and research analysts in government and in the private sector.

Telephone number

+1 859 257 5762

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

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The University offers on campus living. Undergraduate housing offers students an exciting and unique opportunity to become a part of a diverse, intellectual community. Living on campus provides easy access to services and facilities such as classrooms, labs, and libraries. Campus living makes it easy to take advantage of all the University has to offer. Widen students’ horizons by meeting people from around the world and all walks of life. Expand their field of knowledge by participating in workshops, seminars, study groups, and other programs offered by the University. Grow culturally by attending plays and concerts or visiting our museums and cultural centers. Residence life and the University sponsor many fun social activities for students. The housing staff is committed to providing excellent service to our student residents. University graduate and family housing strives to provide a safe, healthful, well maintained, clean, accessible, living and learning environment at a reasonable price for student families, single graduate and doctoral students, non-traditional students, and others sanctioned by the University as space permits.

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