Agricultural Economics — study plan

King Saud University College of Food and Agriculture Sciences

Credit hours: 135
Levels: 8
Courses: 52
Degree: bachelor

The Agricultural Economics study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 135 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 (Common Year) 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGS 100	English	6
ARAB 100	Writing Skills	2
MATH 101	Differential Calculus	3
CHEM 101	General Chemistry (1)	4

Level 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
STAT 101	Introduction to Probability & Statistics	3
CT 101	IT Skills	3
ENT 101	Entrepreneurship	1
EPH 101	Fitness and Health Education	1
CI 101	University Skills	3
ENGS 110	English	6

Level 3 (General for College of Food and Agriculture Sciences) 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BOT 102	Botany	3
ZOOL 103	Principles of General Zoology	3
ANPR 200	Introduction to Animal Production	2
PPS 200	Introduction to Plant Production	2
PLPT 200	Introduction to Plant Protection	2
FSN 202	Principles of Food Sciences	2
AGEC 201	Principles of Agricultural Economics	2
IC	Islamic Culture Course	2

Level 4 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECON 101	Principles of Microeconomics	3
AGEC 211	Agricultural Development Economics	2
OPER 100	Introduction to Operations Research	4
AGEC 216	Applied Quantitative Analysis	3
BUS 101	Principles of Management and Business	3
IC	University Requirement IC	2

Level 5 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECON 102	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
AGEC 209	Food and Agricultural Marketing	3
AGEC 217	Firm Management	3
AGEC 218	Price Analysis	2
AGEC 219	Environmental Economics	2
ACCT 201	Principles of Accounting & Financial Reporting	3
ELEC	Elective Course	2

Level 6 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECON 211	Money and Banking	3
AGEC 330	Economic Data Analysis	3
AGEC 333	Economics of Natural Resources	3
AGEC 331	Computer Applications in Applied Economics	2
AGEC 321	Food Consumption Economics	2
IC	University Requirement IC	2
ELEC	Elective Course	2

Level 7 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
AGEC 405	Agricultural Production Economics	3
AGEC 407	Agricultural Finance Economics	2
AGEC 409	Feasibility Study & Project Evaluation	3
AGEC 324	Analysis of Financial Statements for Agribusiness	2
AGEC 412	Applied Econometrics	3
AGEC 401	Research Methodology	2
ELEC	Elective Course	2

Level 8 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
AGEC 404	Research and Seminar	3
AGEC 410	Field Training	3
AGEC 403	Special Studies	2
AGEC 424	International Trade of Agricultural Products	2
AGEC 428	Agricultural Planning and Policy	2
IC	University Requirement IC	2
ELEC	Elective Course	2

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Agricultural Economics

How many credit hours is Agricultural Economics at King Saud University?

Agricultural Economics at King Saud University requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.

How many years is Agricultural Economics at King Saud University?

The study plan for Agricultural Economics spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Agricultural Economics award?

Agricultural Economics at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.