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Accounting

Bachelor of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
  • Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
  • Agricultural Sciences

For students passionate about sustainably feeding a growing global population, this degree sets you up for success in the U.S. and beyond. In the Bachelor of Science program for Agribusiness Economics and Management, students can select one of two tracks; the Agribusiness Management emphasis focuses on critical management issues dealing with people, food, land, water and other natural resources. Classes help prepare students for careers using real-world data and case studies. Students learn how to manage sustainably natural resources, start and grow businesses, and engage in all aspects of providing access to nutritious food. Students engage in experiential learning of essential skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, project management, team participation and leadership. With an unemployment rate of less than 1%, a future in agribusiness economics offers stability and a fulfilling career.

Learning Outcomes
  • Subject Matter Expertise; Acquire working knowledge of the microeconomic analytical frameworks to evaluate alternative business and policy options.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving; Correctly identify and define an economic problem; gather information and evaluate alternative approaches using appropriate theories and tools; propose and implement solutions; and evaluate the approaches.
  • Communication; Communicate precisely in written, spoken, and graphical form to economist and non-economist audiences.
  • Leadership & Collaboration; Collaborate effectively while demonstrating initiative and leadership as appropriate in workplace settings.
Sample Courses
  • AREC 313: Economics of Futures Markets
  • AREC 315: Agribusiness Economics and Management
  • AREC 450: Financial Management for Agribusiness
Career Fields
  • Business,Entrepreneurship,Farm,ranch or plant management,Retail food and beverage management,Information technology
Level of Math
Moderate Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
2nd Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Accounting

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
GE Moderate Math Strand
3.00
ENGL 101 Foundation Composition
3.00
First Semester Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
Additional Math I
3.00
ENGL 102 Foundation Composition
3.00
Second Semester Second Language
4.00
ECON 200, Basic Economic Issues, Supporting Coursework
3.00
MIS111, Computers and Internetworked Society, Supporting Coursework
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Additional Math II
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
ACCT 200, Intro to Financial Accounting, Supporting Coursework
3.00
Communication Skills
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
ACCT 210, Managerial Accounting, Accounting II
3.00
AREC 304 Production & Consumption Analysis, Economics II
3.00
AREC 315, Agribusiness Economics & Management, Agribusiness Management Emphasis Core
3.00
AREC 339, Economic Statistics, Agribusiness Management Emphasis Core
3.00
Elective Upper Division
3.00
AREC 397, Preparing for Career & Life Success
1.00
6th Semester
Credits
Communication Skills
3.00
AREC 360, The Poverty & Development of Nations, Agribusiness Management Emphasis Core
3.00
ECON 331, Macroeconomic Analysis & Policy, Economics III
3.00
AREC 297, Excel Applications for Economic Analysis, Computer Skills I
1.00
BNAD Minor Course Upper Division
3.00
BNAD Minor Course Upper Division
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
AREC 313, Economics of Future Markets, Agribusiness Management Emphasis Core
3.00
AREC 464, Economics of Policy Analysis, Agribusiness Management Emphasis Core
3.00
BNAD Minor Course Upper Division
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
AREC 403, Analysis of Economic Data, Agribusiness Management Emphasis Core
3.00
AREC 450, Financial Management for Agribusiness, Agribusiness Management Emphasis Core
3.00
Elective Upper Division
3.00
Elective
3.00

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