BS Agricultural and Applied Economics program aims to produce students who: (1) have technical background in agriculture and related sciences, (2) have understanding of the economic theories and tools in analyzing issues and problems in the agriculture and related sectors, and (3) are able to provide insights on policies and strategies relating to sustainable agricultural and rural development.
Minimum duration of study 1 year
Total credits 120
NQF level 08
Contact Mrs. RM Ngwenya rose.ngwenya@up.ac.za +27 (0)124203251
Admission requirements
Relevant BCom degree;
At least 60% for Economics and Agricultural Economics on 3rd-year level; and
Statistics on the 2nd-year level.
What can I do with agricultural economics degree?
Agri-business.
Marketing.
Importing and exporting.
Banking.
Insurance.
Irrigation management.
Co-op management.
Agricultural management.
How is economics related to agriculture?
Agriculture certainly is among the most prominent sectors of any economy.
Agricultural economics is an applied social science that deals with how producers, consumers, and societies use scarce resources in the production, marketing, and consumption of food and fiber products.
What subjects are needed to study agricultural economics?
Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 4 (50%)
Mathematics 5 (60%)
Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) 4 (50%)
How much does an agricultural economist earn in South Africa?
The average pay for an Economist is ZAR 831,858 a year and ZAR 400 an hour in South Africa.
The average salary range for an Economist is between ZAR 581,268 and ZAR 1,044,746. On average, a Master’s Degree is the highest level of education for an Economist.