Program Overview

Introduction to Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Economics is the study of how societies use available resources to meet the needs of people. Agriculture represents the single largest use of the earth's resources—a major driving force in the world's economy. Agricultural economists study agriculture from a business context which involves where products are being consumed, developed, financed, grown, marketed, processed, regulated, researched, taxed and transported.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.) in Agricultural Economics is a four-year degree offered by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources. This program allows students to examine agriculture issues of environmental quality, food safety, management of biotechnology and globalization from a business context.

What You Will Learn

You will study a supply chain perspective of science, technology, production practice, product handling, product marketing systems and uses for Saskatchewan-produced grain. You will also learn about natural resource use from the management and policy perspective; problems affecting Western Canadian agriculture; and farm and agricultural business operations management.

Sample First Year

A first-year schedule sample includes courses such as:

• AGRC 111: Discovery in Plant and Soil Sciences
• AREC 220: History of Indigenous Agriculture in Canada
• BIOL 120: The Nature of Life
• CHEM 112: General Chemistry I: Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials
• ECON 111: Introductory Microeconomics
• AGRC 112: Animal Agriculture and Food Science
• AGRC 113: Agri Food Issues and Institutions
• BIOL 121: The Diversity of Life
• ECON 114: Introductory Macroeconomics
• GEOG 130: Environment Health and Planning

Featured Classes

Some of the classes you take while completing this degree include:

• AREC 322: Agricultural Finance
• AREC 342: Industrial Organization of Agricultural Markets
• AREC 315: Application of Microeconomic Theory to Agriculture

Why Study Here?

You will graduate with excellent industry-endorsed scientific training and a foundation of marketable career skills. The College of Agriculture and Bioresources offers a setting that combines the advantages of a full-scale university with the benefits of a small, specialized program. The small class sizes in third and fourth year and supportive atmosphere allow you to get to know your instructors and fellow students, and to build a network of personal and business contacts.

Research

The College of Agriculture and Bioresources is committed to finding solutions to sustainably feed a hungry and growing world. The five departments provide a foundation for a broad array of research activities, both basic and applied.

Careers

The job market for economists is remarkably consistent - regardless of economic ups and downs, experts are always in demand. Graduates with Agricultural Economics training are actively recruited into the job market, finding positions locally, nationally and internationally in:

• Agriculture policy analysis
• Market analyst
• Business management
• Intellectual property
• International development and trade
• Marketing
• Natural resource and environmental economics
• Price analysis and community development

Tuition Estimates

The estimated tuition fees for Canadian and international students are as follows: | Canadian students | International students
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Tuition | $8,419 | $40,747
Student fees | $1,308.24 | $1,308.24
Books | $1,500 | $1,500
Total | $11,227.24 | $43,555.24

Program Options

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.) degrees in Agricultural Economics are offered by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Four-year
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Honours Four-year

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements depend on your situation. Please consult the university's website for specific requirements.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for different start terms are as follows:

• Winter: December 1
• Spring: April 1
• Summer: May 1
• Fall: May 1

Related Programs

Some related programs include:

• Agribusiness
• Economics
• Finance
• Food Industry Management
• Resource Science