Programme Name:	BSC AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD ECONOMICS
Programme Type:	UNDERGRADUATE
Certificate Awarded:	BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD ECONOMICS
Department:	DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD ECONOMICS
Faculty/School:	FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

About The Programme

The BSc. Agricultural and Food Economics programme equips students with knowledge and practical skills in agricultural economics, agribusiness, economic theory and applications, policy analysis, and contemporary international economics and geoeconomic issues. The programme integrates economic theory, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and data-driven decision-making to prepare graduates to address challenges related to agricultural production and consumer behaviour, agricultural and nutrition policies, agricultural transformation, agribusiness development, investment analysis and project management, precision agriculture and optimal resource use, food security, global food politics and geoeconomics. The programme combines theoretical training, practical training and application, community engagement, and research to develop graduates capable of contributing to domestic, regional, and international agricultural and economic development.

Key teaching and research areas include:

1. Principles of Agricultural and Food Economics       
2. Entrepreneurship    
3. Mathematics for Economists
4. Microeconomics
5. Macroeconomics                                          
6. Agricultural Production Economics                             
7. Agricultural Investment, Risk and Project Management
8. ICT and Precision Agriculture 
9. Agri-Food Supply, Consumer Behaviour and Markets        
10. Food and Nutrition Economics and Policy
11. International Agricultural Trade and Global Value Chains
12. Econometrics and Computer Applications
13. Development Economics
14. Environmental and Resource Economics

A. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications/Prerequisites

WASSCE Applicants

Applicants must possess credits (A1–C6) in three core subjects including: 

1. English Language 
2. Core Mathematics 
3. Integrated Science or Social Studies 

AND

1. Three Elective Subjects preferably from: 
2. General Agriculture or Agricultural Science 
3. Economics 
4. Biology 
5. Chemistry 
6. Physics 
7. Geography 
8. Elective Mathematics
9. Business-related subjects 

SSSCE Applicants
Applicants must possess credits (A–D) in three core subjects mentioned previously and three elective subjects relevant to Agriculture, Science, Business or General Arts. 

Diploma/HND Applicants
HND and Diploma holders in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Extension, Statistics, Economics, Business, or related disciplines may apply for placement at appropriate levels after assessment/interview.

Mature Applicants
Applicants aged 25 years and above may apply through the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination conducted by the University. Applicants must show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate document proof of date of birth, which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

Foreign Applicants
Foreign applicants may be admitted based on qualifications recognized by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) as equivalent to Ghanaian entry requirements. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide evidence of proficiency in the English Language.

B. Cut-off/Entry Point for the Programme

1. WASSCE Applicants: Aggregate 36 or better 
2. SSSCE Applicants: Aggregate 24 or better 
3. HND/Diploma Applicants: Placement after assessment/interview 
4. Mature Applicants: Successful pass in the Mature Entrance Examination and interview 

Who Can Apply?

The programme is suitable for:

1. Senior High School graduates with science, agriculture, business, or general arts backgrounds 
2. Diploma and HND holders 
3. Agricultural extension officers 
4. Agribusiness entrepreneurs 
5. Development practitioners 
6. Professionals seeking careers in agricultural economics, economics, and food systems 
7. International applicants interested in agriculture and development economics

Employment Prospects of Graduates

Graduates of the BSc. Agricultural and Food Economics programme have diverse employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Graduates may work as:

1. Agricultural, Applied, and Agribusiness Economists 
2. Agricultural Technology and Innovation Transfer Experts 
3. Food Systems Analysts 
4. Research Assistants and Research Officers 
5. Administrative Assistants 
6. Commodity Exchange and Trade Experts 
7. Marketing Specialists 
8. Agricultural Finance Analysts 
9. Development Practitioners 
10. Agricultural Investment and Project Analysts 
11. Agricultural Project Managers
12. Data Analysts 
13. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Experts 
14. Agricultural Policy Analysts 
15. International Trade and Global Value Chain Analysts
16. Agripreneurs and Business Owners  

Graduates can also find employment in:

1. Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) 
2. NGOs and International Organizations (FAO, IFPRI, AGRA, USAID, WFP, IFDC, etc.) 
3. Banks and Financial Institutions 
4. Agribusiness companies 
5. Commodity trading and export firms 
6. Research institutions and think tanks 
7. Universities and colleges 
8. Development consulting firms 
9. Farmer-based organizations and cooperatives 
10. Food processing industries 
11. Agricultural technology and innovation firms 
12. The programme also prepares graduates for postgraduate studies, including MSc, MPhil, and PhD programmes in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Finance and Economics, Economic Policy Management, Agribusiness, Development Economics, Project Management, Food Policy, and related disciplines.

For further enquiries:
foafcs@uds.edu.gh