Major in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics Concentration

The Agricultural Economics concentration focuses on the theoretical and analytic tools of applied economics and provides students with the skills necessary to apply these principles in settings such as water, recreation, environmental economics, industry and business, marketing, production, or government. This program is more quantitative in nature and best prepares students interested in graduate study.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate technical competency of economic theory in formulating analytical problems. Identify and gather appropriate data, then employ appropriate economic methods to analyze those problems, utilizing appropriate available computer technology.
2. Solve real-world problems beyond the pedagogical context. Identify a problem and its scope, evaluate resources available to address the problem, formulate alternative solutions, and select the solution(s) most consistent with a stated objective.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication including the ability to communicate critically and analytically at a professional level.

Effective Fall 2026

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AREC 230 is recommended.

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Select a total of 12 credits from courses in AB, AGED, AGRI, ANEQ, AREC, BSPM, FSHN, FTEC, HORT, LAND, NR, RS, SOCR, or WR. A maximum of six AREC credits may be used as Agricultural Sciences electives.

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Select credits from AREC and/or ECON courses.

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Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).