Program Overview

Programme: BComHons Agricultural Economics

Introduction

The BComHons Agricultural Economics programme is offered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria. The programme is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in agricultural economics, with a focus on the application of economic principles to agricultural production, marketing, and policy.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the programme, students must meet the following requirements:

• Relevant BCom degree
• A weighted average of at least 60% for Economics and Agricultural Economics at final-year level
• Statistics passed at second-year level

Programme Structure

The programme consists of a minimum of 120 credits, which must be completed within one year. The credits are divided into core modules (105 credits) and elective modules (15 credits).

Core Modules

The core modules for the programme are:

• LEK 713: Agricultural Marketing
• LEK 720: Agribusiness Management
• LEK 722: Agricultural Finance and Risk Management
• LEK 777: Agribusiness Research Report: Case Study
• LEK 782: International Agricultural Trade and Policy
• LEK 788: Agricultural Supply Chain Management

Elective Modules

The elective modules for the programme are:

• EKT 713: Econometrics
• EKT 723: Econometrics
• LEK 711: Advanced Production Economics
• LEK 784: Advanced Rural Finance
• LEK 785: Agricultural Project Planning and Appraisal
• MIE 780: Microeconomics

Examinations and Pass Requirements

The examinations and pass requirements for the programme are as follows:

• The head of the department determines the date of the honours examinations.
• A supplementary examination may be granted, but only once in a maximum of two prescribed semester modules or once in one year module.
• The minimum pass mark for a research report is 50%.
• Credits to the amount of 120 must be obtained, with 105 credits from core modules and 15 credits from elective modules.

Other Programme-Specific Information

Students intending to continue with the MCom degree in Agricultural Economics are advised to choose their elective modules from MIE 780, EKT 713, EKT 723, and LEK 711. The programme is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in agricultural economics, with a focus on the application of economic principles to agricultural production, marketing, and policy.