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PGCert in Agricultural Economics

Postgraduate

Distance

£ 100 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

This course provides students with the essential tools required for theoretical and empirical economic analysis, particularly in relation to the renewable natural resources sector. It aims to equip students with the rigorous technical skills that are generic to the field of agricultural economics, while maintaining a focus on applications rather than abstract analysis. Students are able to take modules orientated towards development, production, marketing, policy, and economic transition. The course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as an agricultural economist or to undertake higher studies within this area.

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Subjects

  • Management
  • IT
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Economics
  • Trade
  • IT Development
  • IT Management
  • Skills and Training
  • Econometrics
  • Development
  • Policy
  • Public Policy
  • Food Security
  • Agricultural
  • Social Protection

Course programme

For the Postgraduate Certificate in Agricultural Economics students will take: 3 core modules 1 elective module Core modules either Economics and Institutions for Development or Economic Principles [the chosen module must be taken in the first year] Agricultural Policy and Trade Food Security and Social Protection Political Economy of Public Policy Elective modules Applied Econometrics Climate Change and Development Natural Resource Economics Project Planning and Management Rural Development Rural Finance Sustainable Land Management Understanding Poverty (subject to approval by the Programme Convenor) Water Resources Management One module selected from another programme, with the approval of the Programme Convenor. Strengthening quantitative skills It is recommended that students whose basic quantitative analysis skills are weak should also take a non examined module: Quantitative methods (CF04) at or near the start of their studies. Study materials may be obtained from CeDEP’s online learning environment.

PGCert in Agricultural Economics

£ 100 + VAT