Agricultural Economics

Bachelor of AgricultureMajorYear: 2017

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Overview

This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding of economics the context of agricultural production systems. Students will study subjects in economics, resource and farm management, and value chain analysis. Graduates of this major will be well equipped to analyse agricultural systems from an economic perspective, and provide advice on management decision making in this context.

This major will be available to students who commenced the B-AGR from 2016 onwards. The subjects comprising the third year of this new major are subject to review in 2017, and may be altered for 2018.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this major, students will have:

  • A strong understanding of the principles of agricultural economics and enterprise management
  • A 'systems-thinking' approach to agricultural production chains
  • The ability to critically evaluate options, and formulate plans that will ensure the long term financial and economic sustainability of production systems
  • Skills to effectively analyse agricultural problems from an economic perspective and reach appropriate solutions;
  • An understanding of current issues facing agricultural production systems
  • The ability to communicate and discuss industry and economic information with relevant stakeholders
  • The capacity for initiating and maintaining cooperative relationships with colleagues
  • The ability to analyse and interpret agricultural financial data for appropriate decision making

Last updated: 4 March 2025