Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (with IT)
About the Programme
- Produces students with a strong understanding of agricultural production planning, efficient resource application, and commercialization of agricultural commodities both in domestic and international markets
- Also offers competence in analytical and statistical skills for use in data analysis and management within research institutions
Programme Courses
Course Units Titles
Year 1: Semester 1
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Introduction to Agricultural Economics |
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Introduction to Agribusiness Management |
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Introduction to agriculture in Kenya |
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Principles of animal production |
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Rural Sociology |
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Introduction to Statistics |
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Introduction to Accounting |
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Introduction to Microeconomics |
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Foundation information technology |
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Word processing and design of presentation |
Year 1: Semester 2
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Principles of Food security |
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Introduction to Mathematics for Economists |
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Introduction to Macroeconomics |
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Introduction to Agricultural policy |
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HIV and AIDS; Determinants, Prevention and Management |
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Principles of Agricultural Marketing |
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Computer Communication System |
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Data Manipulation and Analysis using spreadsheets |
Year 2: Semester 1
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Principles of Entrepreneurship |
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Intermediate Microeconomics |
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Statistics for Economists |
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Farm Management |
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The internet and world wide web |
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Desktop Publishing Techniques |
Year 2: Semester 2
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Production Economics |
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Principles of crop production |
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Intermediate Macroeconomics |
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Introduction to Econometrics |
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Agricultural Finance |
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Introduction to Accounting 2 |
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Computer-Based Information Systems |
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Relational database Management System |
Year 3: Semester 1
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Agricultural Price analysis |
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Introduction to Resource Economics |
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Auditing I |
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Principles of Taxation |
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Money and Banking |
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Soil and Water Engineering |
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Management Information Technology Projects |
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Geographical Information System |
Year 3: Semester 2
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Cooperative Management |
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Economic development |
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Research Methods |
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Applied agricultural marketing |
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Contemporary Agricultural Problems in Keny |
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Agribusiness Supply chain management |
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Electronic Commerce |
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Statistical Data Analysis |
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Field/ Industrial Attachment |
Year 4: Semester 1
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Agricultural Extension |
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Management Accounting 1 |
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Financial Management |
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Farming systems in Kenya |
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Research Proposal writing and presentation |
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Social and Professional Issues in IT |
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Information assurance and Security |
Year 4: Semester 2
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Operations Research |
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Agriculture and International trade |
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Rural Development |
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Agricultural Policy and Law |
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International Economics |
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Agricultural Project Analysis |
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Research Project ( Project Implementation and Seminar) |
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Human-Computer Interaction |
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Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs |
Programme Requirement
Admission Requirements
1. Applicants for admission into the degree programme should meet the minimum University entrance requirement of either a mean grade of C+ and above in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination, or 2 Principal passes and 1 Subsidiary in East African Advanced Certificate Examination/ Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (EACE/ KACE), and other equivalents. Those with grade C plain must have a Diploma in a relevant field.
2. In addition, the candidate must have at least C+ in Mathematics and C+ in Biology or C in Agriculture/Business studies (including Economics, Accounting, and Commerce) in KCSE examinations.
A holder of a diploma with credit or above in Management, Farm management, or other disciplines from a college or university recognized by Maseno University Senate.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall normally be four (4) academic years. Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, field trips, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practicals.
Degree Structure
The program offers courses core/ required courses in agriculture, economics, statistics, and management plus common IT courses comprising one-third of the degree subjects are required by the Commission for University Education and Maseno University Senate.