Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300/3000 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1430G | Applications of Calculus I 2 | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles (Economic Theory Coursework) | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics (Economic Theory Coursework) | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences (4 credits) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/ College Requirements | ||
| Quantitative | 12 | |
| Technology and Communication for Business Management | 3 | |
| Economic Analysis of Food and Agribusiness | 3 | |
| Spreadsheet Applications in Food and Agriculture | 0,3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Statistical Applications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | 3 | |
| General Business | 15 | |
| Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting II | 3 | |
| Legal Environment of Business | 3 | |
| Financial Analysis and Markets | 3 | |
Select one from the following: | ||
| Human Behavior in Organizations | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management | 3 | |
| Small Business Management | 3 | |
| Economic Theory 4 | 6 | |
| Economics of Food and Agricultural Markets | 3 | |
or ECON 312 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | |
| Money and Banking | 3 | |
or ECON 311 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | |
| Applied Economics/Business | 25 | |
| Freshman Orientation | 1 | |
| Financial Fitness for College Students | 1 | |
| Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business | 3 | |
| Careers in Food and Agribusiness | 1 | |
| Principles of Food and Agribusiness Management | 3 | |
| Marketing and Food Agricultural Products | 3 | |
or MKTG 305 | Marketing and Food Agricultural Products | |
| Applied Production Economics | 3 | |
| Senior Seminar | 1 | |
| Food and Agribusiness Financial Management | 3 | |
| Agricultural Policy | 3 | |
| Case Studies in Food and Agribusiness Management | 3 | |
| Required Specialty Area 5 | 6 | |
| Select and Complete two courses (6 hrs) from one Specialty Area: | ||
Natural Resources | ||
| Agricultural and Natural Resource Law | 3 | |
| Water Resource Economics | 3 | |
or ECON 384V | Water Resource Economics | |
| Natural Resource Economics | 3 | |
or ECON 337V | Natural Resource Economics | |
Finance | ||
| Financial Derivative Markets | 3 | |
| Real Estate Appraisal | 0,3 | |
or BFIN 470 | Real Estate Appraisal | |
Marketing | ||
| Food and Agricultural Sales | 3 | |
| Food and Agribusiness Market Assessment | 3 | |
or MKTG 451 | Food and Agribusiness Market Assessment | |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 6 | 17-18 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section the catalog for a full list of courses. It is strongly encouraged that students satisfy the Area II Laboratory Science category by enrolling in AGRO 1110G Introduction to Plant Science (Lecture & Lab).
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MATH 1430G Applications of Calculus I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enroll in MATH 142G first.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Students who are interested in graduate degrees should consult with their academic advisor or faculty mentor early in their undergraduate program as some courses may have specific grade requirements and/or prerequisites. Our department participates in NMSU's Graduate School MAP Program where students can take graduate courses during the last part of their undergraduate degree.
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Specialty Areas are Natural Resources, Finance, and Marketing. Students must complete two courses from the selected Specialty Area.
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Elective credits may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with the academic advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
A roadmap for students coming into Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business without deficiences and without advanced coursework, e.g., AP course credit or dual credits wishing to pursue a degree in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business (AEAB).
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1215 and ENGL 1110G. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and english. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ACES 1120 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
| ACES 1210 | Financial Fitness for College Students | 1 |
| AEEC 1120 | Careers in Food and Agribusiness | 1 |
| AEEC 1110 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| ECON 2110G | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| AEEC 2140 | Technology and Communication for Business Management | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | ||
| AEEC 2110 | Principles of Food and Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| ECON 2120G | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 1 | 4 | |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 2 | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| AEEC 3210 or MKTG 305 | Marketing and Food Agricultural Products or Marketing and Food Agricultural Products | 3 |
| VWW - Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1430G | Applications of Calculus I | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Statistical Applications | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Human Behavior in Organizations | ||
| Human Resources Management | ||
| Small Business Management | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Free Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACCT 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| AEEC 3260 | Economic Analysis of Food and Agribusiness | 3 |
| AEEC 3270 | Spreadsheet Applications in Food and Agriculture | 3 |
| AEEC 3140V | Agricultural Policy ((doesn't count towards VWW)) | 3 |
| Any General Education Elective - "G" Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACCT 2120 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| AEEC 3250 or ECON 312 | Economics of Food and Agricultural Markets or Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| BFIN 341 | Financial Analysis and Markets | 3 |
| Required Specialty Area Course 5 | 3 | |
| Free Elective Course 4,6 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON 304 or ECON 311 | Money and Banking or Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 3 |
| AEEC 3280 | Applied Production Economics | 3 |
| AEEC 4110 | Food and Agribusiness Financial Management | 3 |
| Required Specialty Area Course 5 | 3 | |
| Free Elective Course 4, 6 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AEEC 4410 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| AEEC 4530 | Case Studies in Food and Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| VWW - Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| BLAW 316 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Free Elective Course 4, 6 | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section the catalog for a full list of courses. It is strongly encouraged that students satisfy the Area II Laboratory Science category by enrolling in AGRO 1110G Introduction to Plant Science (Lecture & Lab).
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MATH 1430G Applications of Calculus I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enroll in MATH 1430G Applications of Calculus I first.
*MATH 1215 and MATH 1220G are prerequisites, but if they are not needed use Free Elective Courses to replace the courses in the Roadmap
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Elective credits may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with the academic advisor.
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Specialty Area courses can be found on the Requirements tab of this degree. The areas are Natural Resources, Finance and Marketing. Students must complete two courses from the selected Specialty Area
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Students who are interested in graduate degrees should consult with their academic advisor or faculty mentor early in their undergraduate program as some courses may have specific grade requirements and/or prerequisites. Our department participates in NMSU's Graduate School MAP Program where students can take graduate courses during the last part of their undergraduate degree.
*The 4th Year Semester (Spring) shows 13 hours. Student's financial aid requirement may require them to enroll in 15 hours.