Bachelor In Agriculture Economics & Agricultural Business New Mexico State University

Welcome to Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business

One in five workers is employed in the food and fiber sector of the U.S. economy. A major in agricultural economics and agricultural business provides flexibility to students with diverse career interests. Our faculty is dedicated to providing knowledge and information and preparing students for the challenging world of increasingly global and information-driven agriculture, food companies and markets, and environmental and natural resource management agencies. AgEcon and AgBusiness majors are also in demand by companies and agencies outside the food and fiber sector. Our alumni have found excellent business, and academic career choices and competitive salaries.

Please explore our website to learn about the many talented people and the variety of academic, research, and extension programs that we have to offer.

The AEAB Department consists of 14 faculty members, 12 Co-op Extension Service members, and 3 staff members.

Currently, the Department offers 2 B.S. degrees, 4 M.S. degrees and 2 Doctoral degree programs: a Doctor of Economic Development and Doctor of Philosophy in Water Science & Management with several options within these degrees.

About Us

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business including Extension Economics (AEAB) has a long and proud history. Since 1925, the year when the Agricultural Economics Department was formed, faculty members have conducted various Research and Extension activities to address the different economic, environmental, social and technological issues in the agricultural sector and rural communities that enable or inhibit agricultural and agribusiness development. Many of the faculty members have international expertise and several have worked in agricultural sector development projects in the countries of South Western Asia and the Middle East such as Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Afghanistan and Egypt.

Our Mission

The 21st century presents many challenges and opportunities concerning our agricultural, natural, and human resources.

Enhancing the well being of the citizens of New Mexico, the nation, and the world through excellence in teaching, research, and extension programs, our mission includes the following cornerstones:

Education - We focus on students' futures by enhancing their capacity to reason analytically, critically, and creatively, and by preparing them to function as effective, ethical professionals;

Research - We design and conduct research that improves society's capacity to develop and manage its resources efficiently, fairly, and sustainably;

Extension - We serve the public by providing objective, timely, and relevant information to address the broad interests of the community.

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Undergraduate Program

Do you want to...

• Take classes with award-winning faculty?
• Compete in national agri-marketing competitions?
• Develop entrepreneurial skills related to agricultural business?
• Work internationally?
• Return to production agriculture with enhanced farm/ranch management skills?

These and many other career and learning opportunities await you!

Departmental Student Services Center

Students are also invited to visit the Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business Student Services Center that maintains copies of all undergraduate student records and is located in Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 379. The administrative assistant in the Departmental Student Services Center and full-time staff member, Irma Marshall, handles correspondence, files, checks degrees, and all relevant items for undergraduate and graduate students. The Center provides students with a central place to get help without having to make an appointment.

A Suggested Plan of Study for Students

A roadmap for students coming into the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business without deficiences and without advanced coursework, e.g., AP course credit or dual credits wishing to pursue a degree in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business (AEAB).

This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1215 and ENGL 1110G. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

First Year

Fall

• ACES 1120- Freshman Orientation- 1
• ACES 1210- Financial Fitness for College Students- 1
• AEEC 1120- Careers in Food and Agribusiness- 1
• AEEC 1110- Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business- 3
• ENGL 1110G- Composition I- 4
• ECON 2110G- Macroeconomic Principles- 3
• AEEC 2140- Technology and Communication for Business Management- 3

Total Credits- 16

Spring

Choose one from the following- 3

• ENGL 2130G Advanced Composition
• ENGL 2210G Professional & Technical Communication
• ENGL 2221G Writing in the Humanities and Social Science
• ENGL 2210H Professional and Technical Communication Honors
• ENGL 2215G Advanced Technical and Professional Communication
• AEEC 2110- Principles of Food and Agribusiness Management- 3
• ECON 2120G- Microeconomics Principles- 3
• Area III: Laboratory Science Course- 4
• MATH 1215- Intermediate Algebra- 3

Total Credits- 16

Second Year

Fall

• MATH 1220G- College Algebra- 3

Choose one from the following- 3

• AXED 2120G- Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture
• COMM 1115G- Introduction to Communication
• COMM 1130G- Public Speaking
• HNRS 2175G- Introduction to Communications Honors
• AEEC 305- Marketing and Food Agricultural Products- 3
• or MKTG 305- Marketing Food and Agricultural Products- 3
• VWW - Viewing a Wider World Course- 3
• Area V: Humanities- 3

Total Credits- 15

Spring

• MATH 1430G- Applications of Calculus I- 3

Choose one from the following: 3

• A ST 311- Statistical Applications
• MATH 1350G- Introduction to Statistics

Choose one from the following: 3

• MGMT 309- Human Behavior in Organizations
• MGMT 332- Human Resources Management
• MGMT 361- Small Business Management
• Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts- 3
• Free Elective Course- 3

Total Credits- 15

Third Year

Fall

• ACCT 2110- Principles of Accounting I- 3
• AEEC 342-Economic Analysis of Food and Agribusiness-3
• AEEC 350-Spreadsheet Applications in Food and Agriculture-3
• AEEC 445V-Agricultural Policy ((doesn't count towards VWW))- 3
• Any General Education Elective - "G" Course-3

Total Credits- 15

Spring

• ACCT 2120- Principles of Accounting II- 3
• AEEC 340- Economics of Food and Agricultural Markets- 3
• or ECON 312- Intermediate Microeconomic Theory- 3
• BFIN 341- Financial Analysis and Markets- 3
• Required Specialty Area Course- 3
• Free Elective Course- 3

Total Credits- 15

Fourth Year

Fall

• ECON 304- Money and Banking- 3
• or ECON 311- Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory- 3
• AEEC 385- Applied Production Economics- 3
• AEEC 425- Food and Agribusiness Financial Management- 3
• Required Specialty Area Course- 3
• Free Elective Course- 3

Total Credits- 15

Spring

• AEEC 400- Seminar- 1
• AEEC 456- Case Studies in Food and Agribusiness Management- 3
• VWW - Viewing a Wider World Course- 3
• BLAW 316- Legal Environment of Business- 3
• Free Elective Course- 3

Total Credits- 13

Total Credits: 120