AGBS 6003. Agricultural Markets/Prices. Prerequisite: ECON 2103. Provides an overview of microeconomic theory and relevant applications used in the business decision-making process. As needed.
AGBS 6013. International Trade of Agricultural Products. This course examines trade theories such as Ricardian Comparative Advantage and the Heckscher-Ohlin Theorem, as well as open and protectionist trade policies and their welfare implications. Global integration is discussed in detail using case studies to apply the theories and test their applicability. As needed.
AGBS 6023. Agricultural Policies. This course exposes students to economic analysis and welfare implications of domestic and international policies affecting agriculture, agri-business, and rural economics. Policy alternatives aimed at solving economic and environmental problems of the food and agricultural sector are identified and evaluated. As needed.
AGBS 6033. Management of Agriculture Production. Prerequisites: AGEC 3043 or equivalent; ACCT 2103 or equivalent. This course applies managerial concepts, procedures and techniques, as well as economic theory to successful operations of farms and ranches. Students develop enhanced skills to combine and manage land, labor, and capital resources for an optimal return as well as techniques of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling functions of management as they relate to the farms and ranches. As needed.