BP – Department of Agricultural Economics
Bologna Process
Department of Agricultural Economics
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics at the University of Mosul is a four-year, full-time undergraduate program comprising 240 ECTS credits and delivered in accordance with the Bologna Process. The program is designed to integrate agricultural sciences with economic theory, quantitative analysis, agricultural business, production economics, policy, finance, trade, resource and environmental economics, and modern digital and smart-agriculture applications. The curriculum comprises 56 modules and a total student workload of 6,000 hours, with 240 ECTS credits.
The program develops students’ ability to understand agricultural and economic systems, analyze resource-allocation and production decisions, evaluate agricultural projects and policies, conduct statistical and econometric analysis, interpret agricultural markets and prices, and propose practical solutions to agricultural and rural development problems. The curriculum also incorporates agricultural informatics, smart agricultural technologies, research methods, operations research, food security, natural resources, and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning identified in the Program Learning Outcomes.
Learning is supported through lectures, practical activities, tutorials, seminars, project work, quantitative exercises, research activities, computer-based analysis, and practical/summer training. The program aims to prepare graduates for professional work in public and private agricultural and economic institutions, agricultural businesses, financial and development organizations, research institutions, and postgraduate study.
The curriculum source states that students should complete four weeks of summer internship as part of the requirements for the Bachelor’s degree.
- Provide students with a comprehensive foundation in agricultural economics, agricultural sciences, economic theory, mathematics, statistics, and quantitative methods.
- Develop the ability to analyze agricultural production, markets, prices, farm businesses, resources, finance, trade, policy, and rural development using appropriate economic and quantitative approaches.
- Build practical competence in statistical, econometric, operations-research, and computer-based analysis for evidence-informed agricultural decision-making.
- Develop the capacity to evaluate agricultural projects, policies, technologies, environmental resources, food-security issues, and sustainable agricultural development alternatives.
- Prepare graduates for professional practice, teamwork, communication in Arabic and English, ethical decision-making, continuous learning, postgraduate study, and responsible use of modern technologies including artificial intelligence and smart agriculture.
Upon successful completion of all approved program requirements, graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Agricultural Economics by the University of Mosul.
The program is presented within the structure of the University of Mosul Bologna program model and is aligned with Level 6 of the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF) for the first-cycle Bachelor’s qualification.
Admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics is governed by the admission regulations and policies of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University of Mosul. Applicants must satisfy the approved admission requirements applicable to the College of Agriculture and Forestry and the Agricultural Economics program.
- Successful completion of all 240 ECTS credits specified in the approved curriculum.
- Successful completion of compulsory/basic and core modules included in the program curriculum.
- Completion of the required practical, project, seminar, research, and training components where applicable.
- Completion of the required four-week summer internship stated in the curriculum documentation.
- Compliance with the academic regulations governing assessment, progression, academic integrity, and graduation approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University of Mosul.
Recognition of prior learning and transfer/equivalency of academic credits may be considered in cases of student transfer or course equivalency, subject to the regulations and instructions of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University of Mosul.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are expected to achieve the following official Program Learning Outcomes provided in the Agricultural Economics Bologna learning-outcomes document:
| PLO Code | Official Program Learning Outcome |
| 1A#4LO | Defines the basic theories, concepts, and economic and quantitative principles related to agricultural sciences to establish a specialized knowledge base. |
| 2A#4LO | Classifies modern technologies, equipment, and tools used in crop and livestock production according to their role and importance in supporting the national and global economy. |
| 3A#4LO | Explains appropriate mathematical and econometric models for addressing economic problems based on statistical and quantitative data. |
| 4A#4LO | Identifies applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in forecasting agricultural production and prices and managing agricultural risks. |
| 1B#1LO | Analyzes the effects of economic, social, natural, environmental, political, regulatory, and institutional factors on the agricultural sector and rural communities locally and internationally. |
| 2B#5LO | Innovates practical solutions based on the concepts of environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and modern technologies to enhance the efficiency of marketing products locally and globally. |
| 1C#3LO | Applies the characteristics and interrelationships of economic theories throughout all stages of the value chain and production system in agriculture to improve resource management efficiency. |
| 2C#5LO | Employs basic economic principles and methods to address complex operational and marketing problems facing institutions within the agricultural system. |
| 3C#3LO | Analyzes quantitative economic and social data using statistical and econometric software to derive results in accordance with specialized economic theory concepts. |
| 1D#2LO | Communicates effectively in academic and professional settings in both Arabic and English with stakeholders in the public and private sectors to promote teamwork, consultation, and supervision. |
| 1E#5LO | Evaluates information sources and the accuracy of updated data to ensure maximum benefit and minimum cost in managing agricultural projects. |
| 2E#6LO | Adheres to the principles and ethics governing the professions of engineering and agricultural sciences to ensure the provision of responsible and sustainable practical solutions that support food security. |
The following matrix adapts the learning-domain structure used in the University of Mosul program model to the Agricultural Economics PLOs. The mapping is a program-level alignment based on the supplied PLO statements and curriculum focus; it is not presented as a separate ministry-issued matrix unless separately approved.
| Learning Domain | Aligned Agricultural Economics PLOs / Expected Graduate Capability |
| Knowledge and Understanding | Demonstrate specialized knowledge of agricultural economics, economic theory, agricultural sciences, quantitative principles, agricultural technologies, and the role of economic, environmental, institutional and policy factors in agriculture. (1A#4LO, 2A#4LO, 3A#4LO, 1B#1LO) |
| Skills | Apply mathematical, statistical, econometric, analytical, software-based and data-analysis methods to agricultural and economic problems, including the interpretation of quantitative and social data. (3A#4LO, 3C#3LO) |
| Application | Apply economic principles to production systems, value chains, markets, resource management, agricultural projects, policies and operational problems; integrate sustainability, modern technology, AI and smart-agriculture concepts where appropriate. (4A#4LO, 2B#5LO, 1C#3LO, 2C#5LO, 1E#5LO) |
| Values and Professional Responsibility | Communicate effectively in Arabic and English, work with stakeholders and teams, evaluate information responsibly, and adhere to professional and ethical principles while supporting sustainable solutions and food security. (1D#2LO, 1E#5LO, 2E#6LO) |
The following is a proposed alignment matrix constructed from the supplied 56-module curriculum and the official PLO statements. A check mark indicates that the module makes a meaningful contribution to development/assessment of the corresponding PLO; the matrix should be validated by the department and quality-assurance committee before formal adoption.
| Core Course | 1A#4LO | 2A#4LO | 3A#4LO | 4A#4LO | 1B#1LO | 2B#5LO | 1C#3LO | 2C#5LO | 3C#3LO | 1D#2LO | 1E#5LO | 2E#6LO |
| Mathematics | ✓ | |||||||||||
| Agricultural Statistics | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Agricultural Informatics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Sustainable Development | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Marketing Techniques | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Microeconomic Theory 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Microeconomic Theory 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Farm Business Economics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Agricultural Accounting | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Mathematical Economics Analysis | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Agricultural Production Economics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| International Agricultural Trade | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Economics Development | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Research Methods | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Operations Research | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Economics Policy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Agricultural Projects Evaluation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Econometrics 1 & 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Environment Economics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Food Security and Natural Resources Economics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Smart Agricultural Techniques | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Price Analysis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Financing and Lending | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Agricultural Engineering Project 1 & 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Graduation / Major Project (where applicable) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics are prepared for professional roles in public and private sectors where agricultural, economic, business, quantitative, policy, project, market, resource-management, and data-analysis competencies are required. Potential employment areas include:
- Agricultural ministries, directorates, extension and planning units, and other governmental institutions.
- Agricultural companies, agribusinesses, farm-management and agricultural production enterprises.
- Agricultural marketing, supply-chain, food-system and commodity organizations.
- Banks, agricultural credit and lending institutions, insurance and agricultural finance organizations.
- Agricultural project planning, feasibility study, project evaluation and investment-support units.
- Governmental and non-governmental organizations concerned with rural development, food security, natural resources and sustainable development.
- Research centers, universities and higher-education institutions after completing postgraduate qualifications.
- Organizations using agricultural statistics, econometrics, data analytics, smart agriculture and modern digital technologies for decision support.
Graduates may pursue postgraduate education and professional development in Agricultural Economics and related fields, subject to admission regulations and the availability of approved programs. Relevant directions include:
- Sc. / Master’s studies in Agricultural Economics and related agricultural or economic specializations.
- D. studies in Agricultural Economics and related fields, subject to applicable admission requirements.
- Postgraduate specialization in agricultural production economics, agricultural policy, econometrics, resource and environmental economics, agricultural finance, marketing, rural development, food security, or related areas.
- Professional development in statistical/econometric software, agricultural data analytics, smart agriculture, project evaluation, and applied research methods.
The program adopts the examination, assessment and grading regulations approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University of Mosul. Assessment is expected to combine continuous and summative methods appropriate to course learning outcomes and module type.
- Quizzes and continuous classroom assessment.
- Assignments, problem sets and analytical exercises.
- Midterm and final examinations.
- Practical and computer-based assessments where applicable.
- Research assignments, seminars and presentations.
- Project work, case studies and applied agricultural/economic analysis.
- Assessment of practical training and summer internship components.
- Graduation/project assessment where applicable.
- Compliance with academic integrity, examination and plagiarism regulations.
- Successful completion of all 240 ECTS credits in the approved curriculum.
- Successful completion of all required basic, core and compulsory modules.
- Satisfaction of the minimum graduation and academic-performance requirements prescribed by the University and Ministry.
- Successful completion of required practical/project/seminar and training components.
- Completion of the required four-week summer internship stated in the curriculum documentation.
- Fulfillment of all academic and administrative requirements for awarding the Bachelor’s degree.
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics is a four-year, full-time undergraduate program delivered through the Bologna Process and comprising 240 ECTS credits. The supplied curriculum specifies 56 modules, 6,000 total student workload hours, and 240 ECTS credits. The curriculum combines lectures, practical work, tutorials, seminars, student workload activities, quantitative analysis, computer applications, research activities, projects and summer internship.
The curriculum also includes modern agricultural informatics and smart-agriculture content, including precision agriculture, remote sensing, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, data analysis, drones, smart irrigation, vertical farming and hydroponics in the Smart Agricultural Techniques module.
Program Manager: Zuwaid Fathi Abd | Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics | Assistant Professor
Email: [email protected] | Mobile: +964 7518582790
Program Coordinator: Ahmed Hashim Ali | Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics | Lecturer
Email: [email protected] | Mobile: +964 7740889676
The program coordination role includes supporting curriculum implementation, monitoring achievement of learning outcomes, coordinating academic activities, supporting quality assurance, and contributing to continuous curriculum review and enhancement in response to agricultural-sector needs, labor-market developments and emerging technologies.
