Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Agricultural Economics
BSA AgEc• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Agricultural Economics
At a glance
| Program | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| College | College of Management and Economics |
| Department | Department of Economics |
| Campus | Visayas State University Main Campus |
| Majors | Agricultural Economics |
| Compliance |
About the Program
The BSA major in Agricultural Economics (BSA-AgEc) is handled by the Department of Economics (DOE), which is under the College of Management and Economics (CME). The college caters to the largest number of university students in VSU. The DOE produces highly competent graduates, well versed in the theory and practice of economics.It is home to accomplished faculty that is active in the university’s research and extension activities.
In 1975 when VSU was then the Visayas State College of Agriculture (ViSCA), the DOE was then the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (DAEA). In 2001 when VISCA was transformed to LSU (Leyte State University), the two components of DAEA separated, creating the current Department of Economics (DOE) and the Department of Business and Management (DBM). When the College of Management and Economics (CME) was established in 2010, the DOE was moved from the College of Agriculture to CME.
Program highlights
The Department of Economics (DOE) offers the following courses:
- BS Economics:
- major in Environmental and Development Economics
- major in Business Economics
- BS Agriculturemajor in Agricultural Economics
- MS in Agricultural Economics
- Master of Agricultural Development major in Agricultural Economics
The curriculumfor the BSA AgEc includes:
- 1st and 2nd year in college - Basic courses in agriculture
- 3rd and 4th year:
| BSA - Third Year | |
| First Semester | Second Semester |
| Math 101 - Elementary Calculus | AgEc 21& - Farm Management |
| Stat 113 - Intro to Mathematical Statistics | AgEc 113 - Microeconomics |
| AgEc 144 - Marketing Agricultural Products | AgEc 114 - Macroeconomics |
| AgEc 197 - Methods of Agricultural Research | AgEc 199b - Seminar B |
| AgEc 199a - Seminar A | AgEc 200 - Undergraduate Thesis |
| BSA - Fourth Year | |
| First Semester | Second Semester |
| AgEc 115 - Econometrics | OJT - On-the-Job Training |
| AgEc 151 - Benefit-Cost Analysis | AgEc 200 - Undergraduate Thesis |
Career Opportunities
Graduates in agricultural economics can work in banks and microfinance institutions, government agencies and non-government organizations, colleges and universities, and local government units as:
- Economics Instructor/professor
- Researcher
- Research Analyst– Economic data
- Agriculture Development Officer
- Agriculture Economist
- Agricultural Appraiser
- Agricultural Marketing Specialist.
- Agricultural Loan Officer.
- Agricultural Consultant.
- Economic Development Specialist
- Environmental Economist
- Financial Analyst
- Public Policy Analyst
- Supply Chain Manager
- Economists in banks and government agencies
Notable Alumni
The following are BSA AgEc graduates in their notable work
Mr. Larry U. Sultan
Class of 1983
Regional Technical Director for Operations and Extension
Department of Agriculture, Region 8
Michael B. Nuñez
Class of 1980
Provincial Director
Department of Trade and Industry
Southern Leyte
Michael B. Nuñez
Class of 1980
Provincial Director
Department of Trade and Industry
Southern Leyte
Mr. Linnito Pascual
Class of 1999
Supervising Economic Development Specialist
National Economic and Development Authority, Region-8
Maria Elena Acilo Mendoza
Class of 1981
City Agriculturist
Ormoc City, Leyte
Ms. Vangie Geraldo
Class 1982
Bank Officer
Development Bank of the Philippines
Judith B. Madarcos
Class of 1978
Dean, College of Business and Management
Western Philippine University
Dr. Allen Glennie Lambert, PhD
Class of 2000
Executive Secretary, Visayas State University (VSU)
Dr. Ma. Salome Bulayog, PhD
Class of 1980
Professor and Former Head, Department of Economics, VSU
Dr. Pedro T. Armenia, PhD
Class of 1978
Professor and Former Head, Department of Economics, VSU
Contact
Department of EconomicsCollege of Management and Economics
Visayas State University
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte
Philippines 6521
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Phone: 565-0600 local 1024
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