BScAgric in Agricultural Economics | SU

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

This degree equips students with economic theory and analytical tools applied to the agricultural sector, covering topics such as farm management, agribusiness, food policy, natural resource economics, and rural development. It prepares graduates to analyse and solve economic challenges within South African agriculture and the broader agri-food system. The programme bridges the gap between economics and the practical realities of farming, food security, and land reform in a South African context.

Career Prospects

  • Agricultural economist at institutions such as the Land Bank or the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, analysing food systems and rural development policy in South Africa.
  • Commodity analyst or agribusiness consultant advising South African farmers, cooperatives, and agri-businesses on market trends, input costs, and production strategies.
  • Farm manager or agri-enterprise manager overseeing the financial and operational performance of commercial or smallholder farming operations across South Africa’s diverse agricultural regions.
  • Policy analyst or researcher at organisations such as the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) or Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP), contributing to evidence-based agricultural policy in South Africa.
  • Development finance specialist at institutions such as the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) or Agri-SA, structuring funding and support programmes for agricultural enterprises and rural development initiatives.

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