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1301 West Gregory
Urbana, IL 61801
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Students pursuing degrees in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer
Economics may choose one of three majors, each of which includes several
program concentrations. The majors and the associated concentrations
are:
Prescribed Courses Including Campus General Education
| Hours |
Composition
I and Speech |
| 4 |
RHET 105–Principles of Composition or equivalent (see college
Composition I requirement) |
| 3 |
SPCM 101–Public Speaking |
| Hours |
Advanced
Composition |
| 3 |
One
of: |
| |
BTW 250–Principles of Bus Comm |
| |
RHET 143–Inter Expository Writing |
| |
RHET 233–Principles of Composition |
| |
Foreign
Language: Coursework at or above the third level is required
for graduation. |
| Hours |
Quantitative
Reasoning I |
| 3 |
MATH 124–Finite Mathematics |
| 4-5 |
MATH 234–Calculus for Business I or MATH 220–Calculus
I |
| Hours |
Quantitative
Reasoning II |
| 4-6 |
ACE 261–Applied Statistical Methods or ECON 202–Economics
Statistics I and ECON 203–Economics Statistics II |
| Hours |
Humanities
and the Arts |
| 9 |
Selected from campus approved list. |
| Hours |
Natural Sciences and Technology |
| 3 |
Selected from campus approved list. |
| 3 |
Select one from: |
| |
ACE 283/NRES 283--Intro to Fibers and Textiles
|
| |
CHEM 102 and 103–General Chemistry I and General
Chemistry Lab I |
| |
GEOL 101–Introduction to Physical Geology
or GEOL 107–General Geology I |
| |
IB 101–Biological Sciences |
| |
IB 103–Introduction to Plant Biology |
| |
MCB 100 and 101–Introductory Microbiology
and Intro Microbiology Laboratory |
| |
MCB 103–Intro to Human Physiology |
| |
PHYS 101–College Physics, Mech & Heat
|
| Hours |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| 3 |
ECON 103–Macroeconomic Principles |
| 12 |
Selected from approved list. |
| Hours |
Cultural Studies |
| 6 |
Select
one course from Western culture and one from non-Western/U.S.
minority culture from campus approved list. |
| Hours |
Aces Prescribed |
| 2 |
ACES 100–Contemporary
Issues in ACES |
| Hours |
Department Requirements |
| 35 |
Minimum Hours in the College of ACES of which 20, excluding
161 and 261, must be in ACE |
| 6 |
Minimum of two 300-level courses in ACE |
| 4 |
ACE 100–Agr Cons and Resource Econ |
| 3 |
ACCY 201–Accounting & Accountancy I |
| 3 |
One of: |
| |
ACE 161–Microcomputer Applications |
| |
CS 105–Introduction to Computing, Non-Tech
|
| 3 |
One policy/international course from: |
| |
ACE 251–The World Food Economy |
| |
ACE 254--Economic Systems in Africa |
| |
ACE 255–Econ of Rural Poverty and Dev |
| |
ACE 387–Textiles in the Global Economy |
| |
ACE 435--Global Agribusiness Management |
| |
ACE 451–Agriculture in Intl Dev |
| |
ACE 452--The Latin American Economies |
| |
ACE 453–Econ Dev in S and SE Asia |
| |
ACE 454–Econ Dev of Tropical Africa |
| |
ACE 455–Intl Trade in Food and Agr |
| |
ACE 456–Agr and Food Policies |
| |
ACE 471–Consumer Economic Policy |
| |
ACE 486–Business and Public Policy |
| 126 |
Total Hours required for graduation |
Major In Agribusiness, Farm and Financial
Management
For the Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Major in Agribusiness,
Farm and Financial Management
Agri-Accounting Concentration
Agri-Finance Concentration
Farm Management Concentration
Agribusiness Markets and Management Concentration
Agri-Accounting Concentration
Students in Agri-Accounting complete a comprehensive program that
enables them to apply accounting principles in production, processing,
or retailing sectors in agribusiness industries. Graduates find professional
opportunities as consultants, managerial accountants, or financial
analysts. Students who complete additional and elective coursework
in accounting are prepared for the Certified Management Accountant
(CMA) examination or the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.
| Hours |
Required for the Agri-Accounting Concentration in Addition to
Department Requirements |
| 3 |
ACCY 202–Accounting and Accountancy II |
| 4 |
ACCY 301–Atg Measurement & Disclosure |
| 3 |
ACCY 302–Decision Making for Atg |
| 3 |
ACCY 303–Atg Institutions and Regulations |
| 3 |
ECON 302--Inter Microeconomic Theory |
| 3 |
FIN 221--Corporate Finance |
Agri-Finance Concentration
Students in Agri-Finance study finance as used in agribusiness, farming,
financial institutions, and more broadly, in the financial services
industry. In addition to positions as loan officers in banks and other
lending institutions, recent graduates are working in trust and other
banking operations, investments and securities firms, rural appraisals,
financial management, financial planning, insurance, real estate,
and related fields.
| Hours |
Required for the Agri-Finance Concentration in Addition to Department
Requirements |
| 3 |
ACE 340–Agricultural Finance |
| 3 |
ACCY 202–Accounting and Accountancy II |
| 3 |
ECON 302--Inter Microeconomic Theory or ECON 303--Inter Macroeconomic
Theory |
| 3 |
FIN 221–Corporate Finance |
| 3 |
FIN 300–Financial Markets |
| 3 |
Two courses selected from: |
| |
ACE 442--Modeling App in Agr Finance or ACE 443–Inter
Agriculture Finance |
| |
FIN 311–Investments |
| |
FIN 461–Financial Intermediation |
Farm Management Concentration
Students in Farm Management study the principles of economics, finance,
risk and the decision-making process - all central to the successful
management of a farm enterprise. Students develop skills to combine
and manage land, labor, and capital resources for a competitive return.
Also, students may learn how to appraise farmland and other assets.
Farm (and other asset) appraisal is a growing part of professional
farm management and can be pursued as a profession in itself.
| Hours |
Required for the Farm Management Concentration in Addition to
Department Requirements |
| 3 |
ACE 222–Agricultural Marketing |
| 3-4 |
ACE 232–Management of Farm Enterprises |
| 3 |
ACE 332–Farm Management or ACE 448--Rural Real Estate Appraisal |
| 3 |
ACE 340–Agricultural Finance |
| 3 |
ECON 302--Inter Microeconomic Theory or ECON 303--Inter Macroeconomic
Theory |
Agribusiness Markets and Management Concentration
Students in Agribusiness Markets and Management obtain management
skills; strategy development and implementation; and an awareness
of the interaction among agricultural technology, supply, distribution,
processing, and marketing firms in the business environment. Graduates
are prepared for entry-level management, sales and marketing, and
technical analyst positions, and are sought by firms involved in the
production, marketing, sales, and financing of farm inputs, agricultural
commodities, and food products.
| Hours |
Required for the Food and Agribusiness Concentration in Addition
to Department Requirements |
| 3 |
ACE 222--Agricultural Marketing |
| 3 |
ACE 231–Food and Agribusiness Mgt |
| 3 |
ACCY 202–Accounting and Accountancy II |
| 3 |
ECON 302--Inter Microeconomic Theory or ECON 303--Inter Macroeconomic
Theory |
| 3 |
One of: |
| |
ACE 328--Commodity Futures and Concentrations |
| |
ACE 427--Commodity Price Analysis |
| |
ACE 430--Food Marketing |
| |
ACE 431--Agri-Food Strategic Management |
| |
ACE 435--Global Agribusiness Management |
Major in Consumer and Textile Marketing
Students in Consumer and Textile Marketing gain a thorough background
in marketing with applications to the textile sector of the economy.
Coursework encompasses the entire business process with emphasis on
the consumer and on relationships among production systems, distribution
systems, and consumer issues. Graduates are prepared for positions
in marketing research, retail management, product development, merchandising,
and customer relations. Employment opportunities are also found in
textile manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing.
| Hours |
Required for the Consumer and Textile Marketing Major in Addition
to Department Requirements |
| 3 |
ACCY 202--Accounting and Accountancy, II |
| 3 |
ACE 182–Issues in Textile Marketing |
| 3 |
ACE 334–Retail Market Analysis |
| 3 |
ACE 387–Textiles in the Global Economy |
| 3 |
ACE 486–Business and Public Policy or ACE 487--Consumers
in the Marketplace |
| 3 |
BADM 310--Mgmt and Organization Beh or BADM 321–Principles
of Retailing |
| 3 |
BADM 320–Principles of Marketing |
| 3 |
ECON 302--Inter Microeconomic Theory or ECON 303--Inter Macroeconomic
Theory |
Major in International,
Resource and Consumer Economics
For the Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Major in International,
Resource and Consumer Economics
Consumer Economics and Finance Concentration
Environmental and Natural Resource Management
Concentration
Individually Planned Curriculum Concentration
Policy, International Trade and Development Concentration
Consumer
Economics and Finance Concentration
Students in Consumer Economics and Finance develop knowledge and skills
to help consumers with everyday problems. Coursework in consumer economics,
personal finance, and economics gives students a broad-based background
and an understanding of the role of consumers in the marketplace.
Students can choose an emphasis in consumer economics, family economics,
or financial planning and counseling, which leads to career opportunities
with government and public agencies, marketing and sales firms, and
financial institutions.
| Hours |
Required for the Consumer Economics and Finance Concentration
in Addition to Department Requirements |
| 3 |
ACE 245–Personal Finance |
| 3 |
ACE 270–Consumer Economics |
| 3 |
ACE 474–Econ of Consumption |
| 3 |
ACE 476–Family Economics |
| 3 |
ECON 302--Inter Economic Theory or ECON 303--Inter Macroeconomic
Theory |
| 6 |
Two courses selection from: |
| |
ACE 455–Intl Trade in Food and Agr, ACE 456--Agr
and Food Policies, or ACE 471–Consumer Economic Policy
|
| |
ECON 440--Econ of Labor Markets or ECON 482--Health
Economics |
| |
FIN 221–Corporate Finance |
Environmental and Natural Resource Management
Concentration
Students in Environmental and Natural Resource Management study environmental
and resource management issues at the local, state, national, and
international levels. Graduates are prepared for positions in governmental,
environmental, and resource management agencies; interest groups;
and the environmental area of private firms. Course concentrations
include law, policy, management, administration, quantitative methods,
and sociology, as well as economics.
| Hours |
Required for the Environmental and Natural Resource Management
Concentration in Addition to Department Requirements |
| 3 |
ACE 210–Environmental Economics |
| 2 |
ACE 302--Inter Microeconomic |
| 3 |
ACE 310–Natural Resource Economics |
| 3 |
ACE 406–Environmental Law |
| 2 |
ACE 411--Environment and Development |
Individually Planned Curriculum Concentration
Students in the Individually Planned Curriculum work with their faculty
advisors to design a personal program of study. This concentration
is a customized program of 20 hours in agricultural and consumer economics
beyond the introductory courses.
| Hours |
Required for the Individually Planned Curricula in Addition
to Department Requirements |
| 3 |
ECON 302--Inter
Microeconomic Theory or ECON 303--Inter Macroeconomic Theory |
Policy, International Trade and Development
Concentration
Students in Policy, International Trade, and Development enjoy a broad
exposure to policy, international trade, and agricultural development
from an economics perspective. The concentration provides a global
and societal perspective ideally suited for exploring studies in administration,
government, policy analysis, social processes, and international economics.
Graduates are prepared for positions in firms with international business;
in federal or state government agencies dealing with policy, trade,
or development; in trade organizations; and in public interest groups.
| Hours |
Required for the Policy, International Trade and Development
Concentration in Addition to Department Requirements |
| 3 |
ACE 251–The World Food Economy |
| 3 |
ACE 411--Environment and Development or ACE 451–Agriculture
in Intl Dev |
| 3 |
ACE 455–Intl Trade in Food and Agr |
| 3 |
ACE 456–Agr and Food Policies |
| 3 |
ECON 302--Inter Microeconomic Theory |
| 3 |
One course selected from: |
| |
ACE 453–Econ Dev in S and SE Asia |
| |
ACE 454–Econ Dev of Tropical Africa |
| |
ECON 351–Economic Development in Japan |
| |
ECON 356–The Economy of China |
| |
ECON 422–The European Economies |
| |
ECON 452--The Latin American Economies |
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