Agricultural Economics

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment

N6 Agricultural Science Center Contact: Wayne Centers - dsr@uky.edu
With a degree in Agricultural Economics, you'll be prepared for careers at the crossroads of agriculture, commerce, public policy and more.  Agricultural Economics encompasses marketing, management, leadership, problem-solving and more - all the skills needed for careers in agribusiness, food industries, international trade, credit/finance, farm management and more.  

Total Hours Required for Degree: 120 - 125

UKY Major Map Agricultural Economics {DATE l, F d, Y}

Freshman Year Credit Hours: 31

Fall Semester

16
UK Core - Comp. & Comm. I
3
AFE 100 | AFE 100 - ISSUES IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT
3
MA 123 | MA 123 - ELEMENTARY CALCULUS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
4
UK Core - Humanities
3
AEC 110 | AEC 110 - CURRENT ISSUES IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
3

Spring Semester

15
UK Core - Comp. & Comm. II
3
UK Core - Natural, Physical and Math
3
ECO 201 | ECO 201 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I
3
UK Core - Global Dynamics
3
UK Core - Arts and Creativity
3

Sophomore Year Credit Hours: 31

Fall Semester

15
ACC 200 | ACC 200 - INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKERS
3
ECO 202 | ECO 202 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II
3
STA 296 | STA 296 - STATISTICAL METHODS AND MOTIVATIONS
3
AEC 305 | AEC 305 - FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING PRINCIPLES
3
Elective
3

Spring Semester

16
ACC 201 | ACC 201 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
3
AEC 302 | AEC 302 - AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
4
AEC 303 | AEC 303 - MICROECONOMIC CONCEPTS IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
3
MA 162 | MA 162 - FINITE MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
3
Elective
3

Junior Year Credit Hours: 32 - 37

Fall Semester

15
AEC 306 | AEC 306 - TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION IN ECONOMICS
3
AEC Course
3
ECO 391 | ECO 391 - ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS STATISTICS.
3
Specialty Support
3
Elective
3

Spring Semester

16
AEC 301 | AEC 301 - CAREER READINESS FOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
1
AEC Course
3
AEC Course
3
Specialty Support
3
Specialty Support
3
Elective
3

Summer Semester

1 - 6
AEC 399 | AEC 399 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
1 - 6

Senior Year Credit Hours: 26

Fall Semester

12
AEC Course
3
Specialty Support
3
Elective
3
Elective
3

Spring Semester

14
AEC 490 | AEC 490 - APPLIED DATA ANALYSIS
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
2