Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Economics and Management: Agricultural Economics Emphasis

University of Arizona

Develop a nuanced understanding of how agriculture and economics intertwine and learn how to responsibly manage natural resources around the world. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Economics and Management pick from two emphases; the Agricultural Economics emphasis focuses on the study of how to responsibly manage people, food, land, water and other natural resources to ensure the future of our planet. Students take courses in business administration and applied economics, learning about the production of food and fiber, the sale of raw materials, the marketing of agricultural products, supply chains to retail, and how agribusinesses are run. For more than 75 years, the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics has been recognized for its stellar faculty, policy-relevant research and impressive undergraduate and graduate programs.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Subject Matter Expertise; Acquire working knowledge of the microeconomic analytical frameworks to evaluate alternative business and policy options.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving; Correctly identify and define an economic problem; gather information and evaluate alternative approaches using appropriate theories and tools; propose and implement solutions; and evaluate the approaches.

Communication; Communicate precisely in written, spoken, and graphical form to economist and non-economist audiences.

Leadership & Collaboration; Collaborate effectively while demonstrating initiative and leadership as appropriate in workplace settings.

CAREER FIELDS

Business

Economics

Financial analysis

Geographic information systems

Statistics

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