Appendix 1 to programme syllabus for agriculture programme Economics and Management

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1 Appendix 1 to programme syllabus for agriculture programme Economics and Possibility for further studies A student who has completed the first three years of training at the Agricultural programme soil and plant sciences with a Bachelor of Science fulfils special eligibility requirements for further studies on, among others, the following programmes at SLU: Agricultural Economics and Masters Programme (120 ) Environmental Economics and Masters Programme (120 ) Sustainable Development Masters Programme (120 ) A student who has completed the Agriculture programme Economics and with a Master of Science in Agriculture fulfils the specific entry requirements for thirdcycle studies at the Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences in any of the following subjects: Business Administration Economics The specific entry requirements are based on both first and second-cycle studies. Detailed requirements for each third-cycle subject area are shown in the respective study plan for the third cycle, see link This appendix to the programme syllabus was approved by the Study programmes board on 12 November 2007 and applies as of the 2007/2008 academic year, reg. no. SLU ua /07.

2 Appendix 2 to programme syllabus for agriculture programme Economics and Study plan for the Agriculture programme Economics and Programme structure for students admitted to the 2013 autumn term Period I Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Year A B A B A B A B / 2014 FÖ0392, The business firm and its environment Organization Theory, 10 LB0077, Introduction to Agriculture Business and Economics, 5 FÖ0388 Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting І, 15 NA0163, Microeconomics, 10 MA0033, Basic mathematics for economists, 5 NA0133, Macroekonomics, 10 ST0057, Basic statistics for economists, / 2015 NA0117 Agricultural and FÖ0377 Marketing, 10 environmental economics, 10 JU0032 Basic course on Law, 10 JU0037 Applied Civil Law Course, 5 MX0041 Quality and environmental management, 10 BI085 Ecology and environmental science for social scientists, 10 LB0053 Agricultural Food Products, 5 FÖ0395, Microeconomics IIa a Business Perspective, 5 FÖ0389, Financial Control IIa Managerial Accounting 5 NA0162, Microeconomics IIb a Socioeconomic Perspective, 5 LB0044 Agricultural Crop Production, 5 3 FEK 2015/ 2016 FÖ0391 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development organization theory ІІ, 10 LB0036 Agricultural Animal Production, 5 3 NA0161 Econometrics and Programming, / 2016 LB0036, Agricultural Animal Production, 5 FÖ0390 Accounting II b External Accounting, 10 FÖ0394 Basic Method Course in Business Administration, 5 NA0160, Agricultural Policy and International Trade, 7,5 NA0165, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, 7,5 FÖ0373 Farm and Medium-Run Planning, 15 NA0164, Microeconomics III, 10 NA0166, Applications in Agricultural and Environmental Economics, 5 EX0 783 Independent Project/Degree Project in Business Administration (G2E), 15 EX0540, Independent Project/Degree Project in economics C 15 4 FEK. LB0080 Project management and communication for agronomists, 20 LB0076, Perspectives on Rural Development, 5 LB0060, Work and leadership psykology in theory and practice 5 4 LB0080 Project management and communication for agronomists, 20 FÖ0398, Research Methods Master Level, 10 FÖ0396, Cooperatives and Other Agri-Food Systems, 5 NA0139, NA0127, Probability Theory Econometrics, and Statistical 7,5 hp Inference, 7,5 hp FÖ0387 Supply Chain Networks, 10 FÖ0309, Ethics, 5 hp JU0030, Taxation, 15 NA0159, 20th Century Agricultural Economy and Politics, 7,5 hp NA0130, Environmental Policy, 7,5 NA0142, Time Series Analysis, 7,5 NA0126, Applied Demand and Supply Analysis, 7,5 NA0138 Policy Evaluation, 7,5 hp LB0076, Perspectives on Rural Development, 5 LB0060, Work and leadership psykology in theory and practice 5 NA0159, 20 th Century Agricultural Economy and Politics, 7,5

3 5 EX0782, Independent Project in Business Administration Master s thesis (A2E), 30 credits FEK / 5 EX0541 Independent Project/Degree Project in Economics (A1E), 30 / alternatively framework studyplane: Period I Period II Period III Period IV Årskurs A B A B A B A B 4 FÖ0360 Environmental and FÖ0362 Production Economics, EX0782, Independent Project in Business Administration Social Responsibility 15 Master s thesis (A2E), 30 credits FEK Marketing, 15 FÖ0328 Strategic, 10 4 FÖ0271 Quantitative Finance Theory and Applications, 15 NA0125 Analytical Methods, 7,5 NA0153 Cost Benefit Analysis of Agricultural and Environmental Projects, 7,5 NA0116 International Food System Analysis, 7,5 NA0135 Microeconomic Theory, 7,5 FÖ0271 Quantitative Finance Theory and Applications, 15 JU0030 Taxation, 15 NA0168, of Biological Resources, 7,5 NA0134, Macroeconomic Theory, 7,5 FÖ0362, Production Economics, 15 NA0167 Economic Growth and Sustainable Development, 7,5 NA0140, Topics in Microeconomics, 7,5 JU0030 Taxation, 15 EX0541 Independent Project/Degree Project in Economics (A1E), 30 5 FEK 5 LB0080 Project management and communication for agronomists, 20 LB0076, Perspectives on Rural Development, 5 LB0060, Work and leadership psykology in theory and practice 5 LB0080 Project management and communication for agronomists, 20 LB0076 Perspectives on Rural Development, 5 note FEK stands for Business Administration stands for Economics LB0060, Work and leadership psykology in theory and practice 5 Additional programme courses that can be read in autumn, spring or summer semester: Applied Practicies for Agronomists 1, 7,5 Applied Practicies for Agronomists 2, 7,5 Agriculture in practice Animal husbandry 1, 7,5 Agriculture in practice Animal husbandry 2, 7,5 Agriculture in practice Rural Enterprices, 7,5 Basic course in commercial law, 15 Agricultural and Rural History, 10 International Rural Development І, 10 Environmental Legislation, 5

4 To be awarded a Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture, the following requirements must be met: Approved agronomist-specific programme courses of at least 90 of the following courses Compulsory courses Project management and communication for agronomists, 20 Compulsory by three (optional which)of the following four courses Agricultural animal production 5 Agricultural food products 5 Agricultural crop production 5 Perspectives on rural development 5 Compulsory with at least 12,5 of the following courses Farm management and medium-run planning 15 or Agricultural policy and international trade, 7,5 and Applications in Agricultural and Environmental Economics, 5 Elective courses Applied Demand and Supply Analysis 7,5 Cooperatives and other Agri-Food Systems 15 International Food System Analysis 7,5 Introduction to Agriculture business and economics 10 Agricultural and environmental economics 10 Applied Practicies for Agronomists 1, (can be taken continously) 7,5 Applied Practicies for Agronomists 2 (can be taken continously) 7,5 Production Economics 15 Supply Chain Networks, 10 Work and leadership psychology in theory and practice 5 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, 7,5 Environmental Policy, 7,5 Cost Benefit Analysis of Agricultural and Environmental Projects, 7,5 Research Methods Master Level, th Century Agricultural Economy and Politics, 7,5 Approved courses of at least 90 within the following subject areas: Specialisation within business administration: minimum 50 business administration minimum 30 economics minimum 5 mathematics minimum 5 statistics Specialisation within economics: minimum 50 economics minimum 30 business administration minimum 5 mathematics minimum 5 statistics

5 Approved Independent project of at least 15 at undergraduate level Approved Independent project of at least 30 at advanced level, with agricultural science orientation according to instructions for the programme This appendix to the programme syllabus was approved by the study programmes board on 10 October 2012 (Dnr.SLU.ua.Fe ). Revised on 15 October 2013.

6 Appendix 3 to programme syllabus for Agricultural programme Economics and Instructions for independent project (degree project) at advanced level within the Agriculture programme Economics and In order for the independent project to lead to fulfilment of the objectives for a Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture, the project shall cover/include/take into consideration the following aspects 1. The problem formulation shall relate to production or consumption based on the resources of the agricultural sector. The subject of the independent project shall deal with applied problems of relevance to business and society. 2. Agriculture is regarded as a complex system (agro-system), which is studied from different perspectives. The independent project shall integrate knowledge within business administration and agricultural science or alternatively economics and agricultural science. The literature list is expected to include sources for various areas of knowledge/science. The project is expected to utilise both scientific and professional methods and the link between these. 3. The independent projects shall (as applicable) consider economic, quality, environmental and ethical aspects for individuals, organisations and society of the issue in question. The students are expected to reflect on any goal conflicts and how they can be handled. 4. The students are expected to form an opinion on whether, and if so how, the independent project contributes to sustainable development, i.e. "social development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (Brundtland Commission, 1987). 5. In the project plan, the students shall account for how he/she plant to achieve the above aspects (1 3), and the results shall be accounted for in the project report together with other information. 6. The report shall be written in Swedish with a summary in English, or alternatively written in English with a summary in Swedish. Independent projects at advanced level E shall be written in English. A popular description in the form of a press release shall also be prepared ahead of the seminar during which the project is presented. Independent projects at advance level within the Agronomy programme Economics and may be carried out in accordance with the following course plans: o Independent Project in Business Administration Independent Project/Degree Project in Business Administration A1E, 30 Independent Project/Degree Project in Business Administration A2E, 30 o Independent Project in Economics Independent Project/Degree project in Economics A1E, 30 Independent Project/Degree Project in Economics A2E, 30 This Appendix to the study plan was adopted by the Sub-Dean for Education on 18 November 2008 to apply as from the academic year 2008/09 (Journal No SLU ua 30-65/09). Revised March 1, 2010.