Agricultural Economics

Course Catalog

Duration: 4 years (8 Semesters) Total Credit hours: 144

Medium of instruction: English

Year Semester Course Name Key Learning Themes
Year 1 I Critical Thinking Integration of communication, critical thinking, and foundational sciences to understand historical and social contexts
General Physics
Communicative English Skills I
Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn
Mathematics for Natural Sciences
General Psychology
Physical Fitness
II Introduction to Emerging Technologies Advancement of communication and scientific literacy while promoting social awareness and ethical responsibility.
Social Anthropology
General Biology
General Chemistry
Communicative English Skills II
Moral and Civics
Introduction to Economics (E)
Year 2 I Microeconomics-I Develops quantitative skills for data collection, presentation, and interpretation, equipping students to manage farm and agribusiness financial operations, Introduces principles of crop and animal science and production management with an emphasis on sustainable practices and productivity enhancement.
Introduction to Statistics
Principles of Accounting
Crop Production & Management
Animal Production and Management
Sociology
Inclusiveness
II Microeconomics II Applies microeconomic theories, Introduces national economic performance indicators, Enhances statistical analysis, Explores communication strategies and participatory learning models, Covers the design, operation, and maintenance of farm machinery and Examines the roles and contributions of gender and youth in agricultural transformation
Macroeconomics-I
Statistics for Economists
Introduction to Agricultural Extension
Natural Resource Management
Farm Power and Machinery
Gender and Youth in Development
Year 3 I Mathematics for Economists Develops advanced mathematical modelling skills, Explores monetary and fiscal policy, Applies economic and managerial principles to farm planning, Builds competencies in designing, conducting, and analysing research.
Macroeconomics II
Farm Management
Research Methods in Agricultural Economics
Ethiopian Economy
Seminar in Agricultural Economics
Global Trends
II Econometrics Equips students with econometric modelling and data analysis skills, Trains students to use statistical and data analysis software, Applies quantitative and optimization techniques, Examines financial systems, Analyses farming systems and household livelihood strategies, Guides students in developing independent research proposals
Computer Applications in Agricultural Economics
Operations Research in Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Credit and Finance
Farming Systems and Livelihood Analysis
History of Economic Thoughts
Senior Research Proposal
Year 4 I International Trade Analyses theories and policies of international trade, Applies economic principles to environmental management and resource conservation, Explores principles of agribusiness management and cooperative governance, and Develops entrepreneurial mind-sets and skills
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
Agribusiness Organizations and Cooperative Management
Food and Agricultural Policy
Practical Attachment
Value Chain Analysis and Development
Entrepreneurship
II Agricultural Project Planning and Analysis Covers project identification, Explores marketing systems, pricing strategies, and value addition, Examines how institutional structures and human behaviour shape economic performance, Analyses theories and practices of economic development, Study economic impacts of climate change and Explores the linkages between agriculture, nutrition, and health.
Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis
Institutional and Behavioral Economics
Development Economics
Climate Change Economics and Policy
Economics of Agricultural Innovation
Senior Essay (Thesis)