Agricultural and Applied Economics

Shape the Economics of Agriculture.

Apply economic principles to food production, economic development, and international trade.

Lead the economy of agriculture with a major in Agricultural and Applied Economics. Our courses apply economic principles to food and fiber production, natural resource management, community and regional economic development, environmental policy, and international trade, preparing you to drive meaningful change in your community and beyond. 

With a flexible curriculum and a wide selection of electives, you can tailor your major to your interests and career goals in economics, agriculture, or policy, or fields that fit your passion. 


 

 

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Hamp Thomas

Agricultural and Applied Economics

 

 

     

Degree Requirements

Our Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.) in Agricultural and Applied Economics requires at least 120 credit hours, which include UGA foundation courses, CAES core, major requirements, and major and general electives. Students must also complete at least one experiential learning experience, such as an internship, service, or study abroad, to broaden their experience. During the semester, most students take four to five courses totaling twelve (12) to fifteen (15) credit hours.

For the most up-to-date degree requirements, please visit the UGA Bulletin.


  • ENGL 1101 - English Composition I (3 hours)

    ENGL 1102 - English Composition II (3 hours)

    Choose 1 course from the following:

    • MATH 1113 - Precalculus (3 hours)
    • MATH 2220 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 hours)
    • MATH 2250 - Calculus I for Science and Engineering (4 hours)
    • MATH 2300H - Differential Calculus (Honors) (4 hours)
    • MATH 2400 - Differential Calculus with Theory (4 hours)
    • MATH 2410 - Integral Calculus with Theory (4 hours)
    • STAT 2000 - Introductory Statistics (4 hours)
  • At least one of the physical science or life science courses must include a laboratory.

    Physical Sciences (3-4 Hours)

    No preferred courses, refer to UGA Bulletin for course options.

    Life Sciences (3-4 hours)

    Choose 1 course from the following:

    • BIOL 1103 - Concepts in Biology (3 hours)
      • and BIOL 1103L - Concepts in Biology Laboratory (1 hour)
    • PBIO 1210 - Planets and the World (3 hours)
      • and PBIO 1210L - Plants and the World Laboratory (1 hour)
  • Choose 1 course from the following:

    • MATH 2200 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 hours)
    • MATH 2250 - Calculus I for Science and Engineering (4 hours)
    • MATH 2300H - Differential Calculus (Honors) (4 hours)
  • World Languages and Global Culture (9 hours)

    No preferred courses, refer to UGA Bulletin for course options.

    Humanities and the Arts (3 hours)

    COMM 1110 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 hours)

  • POLS 1101 - American Government (3 hours)

    HIST 2111 - American History to 1865 (3 hours)

    HIST 2112 - American History Since 1865 (3 hours)

  • ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I (3 hours)

    ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hours)

    STAT 2000 - Introductory Statistics (4 hours)

    Choose 1 course from the following:

    • AAEC 2580 - Applied Microeconomic Principles (3 hours)
    • ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Choose 1 course from the following:

    • CSCI 1100-1100L - Topics in Computing (3 hours)
    • MIST 2090 - Introduction to Information Systems in Business (3 hours)
    • PHIL 2020 - Logic and Critical Thinking (3 hours)

    Choose 1 course from the following:

    • AAEC (ENVM) 3020 - Analytical and Computational Tools for Applied Economics (3 hours)
    • MATH 2110 - Calculus for Economics (3 hours)
    • MATH 2260 - Calculus II for Science and Engineering (4 hours)
    • MATH 2310H - Integral Calculus (Honors) (4 hours)
    • MATH 2400 - Differential Calculus with Theory (4 hours)
    • MATH 2410 - Integral Calculus with Theory (4 hours)
  • Agribusiness Required Courses (24 hours)

    AAEC 3400 - Introduction to Agricultural Policy (3 hours)

    AAEC 3580-3580L - Intermediate Economic Principles (4 hours)

    AAEC 3690 - Agribusiness Finance (4 hours)

    AAEC 4610-4610L - Applied Econometrics (4 hours)

    ENVM 3060 - Principles of Resource Economics (3 hours)

    Choose 1 course from the following:

    • AAEC 3040 - Agribusiness Marketing (3 hours)
    • AAEC 3100 - Food and Fiber Marketing (3 hours)

    Choose 1 course from the following:

    • AAEC 3600 - Economics of Food Policy (3 hours)
    • ECON 4020 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 hours)
  • Choose 12 credit hours from the following:

    • AAEC prefix courses at the 3000-4000 level
    • ENVM prefix courses at the 3000-4000 level

    Choose 3 credit hours from the following:

    • AAEC prefix courses at the 3000 level or above
    • ENVM prefix courses at the 3000 level or above
    • FHCE prefix courses at the 3000 level or above
    • PADP prefix courses at the 3000 level or above
    • REAL prefix courses at the 3000 level or above

    Choose 1 course from the following:

    • ADSC 2010 or above
    • AESC 4520 - Application of Technology in Production Agriculture (3 hours)
    • AESC 4530 - Agriscience and Environmental Systems Study Tour (1-3 hours)
    • CRSS 2010 or above
    • ENGR 2120 or above
    • ENTO 3140-3140L - Insect Natural History (4 hours)
    • FDST 3000 or above
    • HORT 2100 or above
    • PATH 3530-3530L or above
    • POUL 2020-2020L or above
  • Choose 18-19 credit hours from any level.

     

     

Experiential Learning

Broaden your learning experience by pursuing experiential learning opportunities! Experience the world beyond the classroom through study abroad, research, and internships to support your degree.

Experiential Learning


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Minors

Minors are available to all undergraduate students and are an opportunity to expand or focus on your interests and career goals! Choose from one of our six minors offered at the department or more than 100 minors at the University of Georgia!

Minors


     

Continue Your Education

As an AAEC student, you have opportunities to pursue graduate degree programs during your undergraduate years. Choose a Double Dawgs program to complete your Bachelor's and Master's degrees in less than five years, or pursue a Juris Doctor (JD) program in six years through UGA's 3+3 program!

Double Dawgs

Pathway to Law School

 


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