Agricultural & Consumer Economics: Agri-Accounting, BS

Overview

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Agri-Accounting concentration

Students in Agricultural 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 and managerial accountants.

Degree Requirements

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Agricultural Accounting concentration

Graduation Requirements

Minimum hours required for graduation: 126 hours.

University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300 and 400 level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.

The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.

General Education Requirements
Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Composition I		4-6
Advanced Composition		3
Humanities & the Arts (6 hours)		6
Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours)		6
Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)		6
fulfilled by ACE 100, ECON 103, and two other courses approved as Social and Behavioral Sciences
Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course)		3
Cultural Studies: U.S. Minority Cultures (1 course)		3
Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course)		3
Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I)		6-8
fulfilled by MATH 220, MATH 221, or MATH 234; and ACE 262
Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required)		0-15

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Department Foundation
ACE 123	Introduction to ACE	2
ACE 100	Introduction to Applied Microeconomics	4
ECON 103	Macroeconomic Principles	3
ACE 161	Computer Concepts & Applications	3
or CS 105	Intro Computing: Non-Tech
Calculus Option - Select one of the following:		4
MATH 220	Calculus
MATH 221	Calculus I
MATH 234	Calculus for Business I
ACCY 201	Accounting and Accountancy I	3
ACE 262	Applied Statistical Methods and Data Analytics I	3
ACE 264	Applied Statistical Methods & Data Analytics 2	3
Communication Option		3 or 6
CMN 101	Public Speaking
ALEC 115	Let’s Talk about Food, Agriculture, and the Environment
CMN 111 & CMN 112	Oral & Written Comm I and Oral & Written Comm II
Minimum of 6 additional hours of Social & Behavioral Sciences		6
ACE 341	Careers and Professionalism	1 or 2
ACE 300	Intermediate Applied Microeconomics	3
ACE International Course or Study Abroad Experience Option - Select one of the following:		3
ACE 411	Environment and Development
ACE 435	Global Agribusiness Management
ACE 436	International Business Immersion
ACE 451	Agriculture in Intl Dev
ACE 452	The Latin American Economies
ACE 455	International Trade in Food and Agriculture

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Agri-Accounting Concentration		29
ACCY 202	Accounting and Accountancy II	3
ACCY 301	Atg Measurement & Disclosure	3
ACCY 302	Decision Making for Atg	3
ACCY 303	Accounting Institutions and Regulation	3
ACCY 304	Accounting Control Systems	3
ACCY 405	Assurance and Attestation	3
ACE 346	Tax Policy and Finan Planning	3
ACE 360	Spreadsheet Models and Applications	2
ACE 444	Financial Services & Investing Planning	3
FIN 221	Corporate Finance	3

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Minimum hours in the College of ACES, 20 of which must be in the Department of ACE		35
Total Hours		126

Sample Sequence

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Agri-Accounting concentration

This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.

Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. The introduction to applied microeconomics and macroeconomics courses do not count toward the social science general education requirement. Students must take 6 hours above and beyond these two courses to meet the social and behavioral sciences requirement. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.

First Year

First Semester
Requirements	Hours
ACE 100 - Introduction to Applied Microeconomics	4
ACE 123 - Introduction to ACE	2
Calculus Option	4
Communication Option or Composition I	3
Language Other Than English (3rd level)	4
Semester Hours	17

Second Semester
Requirements	Hours
ACE 161 - Computer Concepts & Applications or CS 105 - Intro Computing: Non-Tech	3
Composition I or Communication Option	4
General Education course	3
ECON 103 - Macroeconomic Principles	3
General Education course	3
Semester Hours	16

Second Year

First Semester
Requirements	Hours
ACCY 201 - Accounting and Accountancy I	3
ACE 262 - Applied Statistical Methods and Data Analytics I	3
ACE 341 - Careers and Professionalism	1
ACE or ACES Elective course	3
General Education course	3
General Education course	3
Semester Hours	16

Second Semester
Requirements	Hours
ACCY 202 - Accounting and Accountancy II	3
ACE 264 - Applied Statistical Methods & Data Analytics 2	3
ACE 300 - Intermediate Applied Microeconomics	3
General Education course	3
Free Elective course	4
Semester Hours	16

Third Year

First Semester
Requirements	Hours
ACCY 301 - Atg Measurement & Disclosure	3
ACCY 302 - Decision Making for Atg	3
FIN 221 - Corporate Finance	3
ACE 346 - Tax Policy and Finan Planning	3
General Education course	3
Semester Hours	15

Second Semester
Requirements	Hours
ACCY 303 - Accounting Institutions and Regulation	3
ACE 360 - Spreadsheet Models and Applications	2
ACE 444 - Financial Services & Investing Planning	3
ACE International course or Study Abroad Experience Option	3
General Education course	3
Free Elective course	2
Semester Hours	16

Fourth Year

First Semester
Requirements	Hours
ACCY 304 - Accounting Control Systems	3
ACE or ACES Elective course	3
General Education course	3
General Education course	3
Free Elective course	3
Semester Hours	15

Second Semester
Requirements	Hours
ACCY 405 - Assurance and Attestation	3
General Education course	3
Free Elective course	3
Free Elective course	3
Free Elective course or 400-level ACE Elective course	3
Semester Hours	15

Total Hours

Total hours for all requirements: 126

Learning Outcomes

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Agri-Accounting concentration

ACE students will acquire broad and deep knowledge of Agricultural and Consumer Economics.
ACE students will develop a critical and reflective orientation toward global systems (such as natural, environmental, social, cultural, economic, and political) and cultural differences (such as race, indigeneity, gender, class, sexuality, language, and disability).
ACE students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
ACE students will develop their ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
ACE students will build and sustain productive relationships to be effective leaders who can respond to civic and social challenges at local, national, and global levels, creating positive change in their communities.
Agricultural Accounting will master the principles of auditing, derivatives, corporate finance, and managerial and financial accounting and learn how to apply them in production, processing, or retailing sectors of the food and agriculture industry.

Contact Information

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Agri-Accounting concentration