Program Name;- Agricultural Economics
Objective of the program;- Generally, the goal of the training is to produce professionally competent, highly skillful and committed personnel at BSc. Degree level in Agricultural Economics, who will be able to bring a difference in the socio-economic development of the country.
The specific objectives:

• To produce competent professionals in Agricultural economics to enhance rural and agricultural development,
• To produce socially accountable personnel who would give alternative solutions to socio-economic problems,
• To enhance researches in socio-economic areas,
• To promote the concept of comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach in tackling agricultural and rural problems,
• To give consultancy and advisory service, trainings and community development services.

ADMISSION / ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Students admitted directly from secondary school are required to meet the national higher education enrollment criteria of that year
• Others like re-admission advance standing and the like shall be treated according to the academic rules and regulations of Jimma University.

Graduate Profile;- The intended graduate is, in general, expected to develop economic information on farm production methods and technologies; structure and efficiency of the agriculture-food-fiber system; linkages of production with processing, distribution and final consumer demand; linkages between agriculture and the environment; and agricultural trade and policy to help farmers, agribusiness and consumers, decision-making; and prepare dynamic careers in business, natural resources, and the environment and economics interaction.
Specifically, the graduate can:

• Serve as planner in agriculture and rural development,
• Manager and organizer in agricultural enterprises,
• Economic analyst,
• Economic advisor or consultant,
• Socio-economic researcher,
•  Extension team member/leader,
• Teacher,
•  Market expert,
• Credit expert, and 
• Policy idea generator