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Student eligibility: Learners who have completed a bachelor of science degree
Semesters of course offerings: Fall 2024; class begins August 14, 2024
Program length: 8 weeks
Format: Online
Course Cost: $2,960

In this course, you will learn about the production and distribution of agricultural commodities and food products.

As a student, you will study:

  • Agriculture supply chains from pre-farm to consumer
  • Global trade agreements of agricultural commodities
  • The implications of disruptions on the food supply chain
  • Crop and livestock production
  • The systems used to distribute products to consumers
  • Issues surrounding sustainability, technology, and the environment related to food supply chains
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Coursera Component

This for-credit course includes high-engagement features like weekly live sessions, assessments, group projects, office hours, and exams. It builds on the following foundational content developed by ACES and hosted on Coursera. Completion of the following MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) is required to earn credit; MOOC completion alone is not credit-bearing.

Required Coursera Courses

You can enroll in these courses anytime through Coursera to see how you like them without formally enrolling in ACE 544. Coursera components typically take 2-4 weeks to complete and can be done at your own pace.

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Canvas Component

The Canvas courses include a live online session each week. If you cannot attend the live session, you can watch the recording when it's convenient for you. The Canvas course also includes weekly office hours with instructors.

 

How to Enroll

To enroll in ACE 544, you will need to first complete a short application to become a non-degree student in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics.

Apply as a non-degree student

As part of the application process, please select the following information to enroll as non-degree student:

  • Program: Agricultural and Consumer Economics NDEG
  • Format: Online
  • Degree: Agricultural and Consumer Economics NDEG
  • Term: Fall 2024

After the initial fields are completed, the remainder of the application can be completed within 5-10 minutes.

Program Contact
Ailie Elmore

425 Mumford Hall
1301 Gregory Dr
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 300-6033

aelmore2@illinois.edu

Ailie Elmore