Faculty of Agronomy Economics
Program Overview
The Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development is a faculty within the Kampong Cham National Institute of Agriculture. The Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development was established in 2024, having been upgraded from the former Department of Agricultural Economics and Management.
The Faculty’s vision is to become a leading, high-quality Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development that meets national and international standards, supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) of the Republic of Korea and agricultural development partners in Cambodia, through education, training, research, and technology dissemination.
Its main mission is to develop skilled human resources in the fisheries and aquaculture sector through training, advancing research, development, technology transfer, and dissemination related to fisheries and aquaculture science, as well as associated fields.
The Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development is an academic institution with capable and talented human resources for teaching, practical application, innovative research, and providing quality support services to students and the community. Currently, the Faculty operates in collaboration with various agricultural communities, the Department of National Community, the Department of Planning and Statistics, the Agricultural Marketing Office, the Department of Agricultural Extension, Forestry and Fisheries, the Department of Rural Development (of the Ministry of Rural Development), the Department of Local Product Development (of the Office of the Council of Ministers), and partner projects, national and international organizations such as KOICA and CDRI.
To support teaching, training, and research, the Faculty has classrooms for students, meeting rooms, offices for academic staff, and an Econometrics research room located within the campus of the Kampong Cham National Institute of Agriculture.
Program Highlights
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development program, specializing in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, is designed to produce qualified and skilled human resources for the agriculture and rural development sectors. This is achieved by providing students with the knowledge and skills for entrepreneurship and employment related to these fields, including:
Agricultural Economics
Econometrics
Rural Development
Community Development
Farm Management, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Strengthening research and innovation capacity in agriculture, agro-processing, and related sectors.
Transferring appropriate techniques and technology to relevant stakeholders.
Program Structure
Year II..
Semester 1
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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|---|---|---|
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AERD 201
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English
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2(2.0.0)
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AERD 202
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Agricultural Statistics
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2(1.1.0)
|
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AERD 203
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Contract Farming Productions
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3(2.1.0)
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AERD 204
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Basics Accounting
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3(3.0.0)
|
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AERD 205
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New Village Movement
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3(2.1.0)
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AERD 206
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Mathematics for Economists
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2(1.1.0)
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AERD 207
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International Economics
|
2(2.0.0)
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AERD 208
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Production operation Management and Participatory
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3(2.1.0)
|
|
Credits per Semester
|
18 (13.5.0)
|
|
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Hours per Semester
|
345
|
|
Semester 2
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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|---|---|---|
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AERD 209
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Rural Development
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2(1-1-0)
|
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AERD 210
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Micro and Macro Economics
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3(3.0.0)
|
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AERD 211
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Agri-Business
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2(2.0.0)
|
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AERD 212
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Survey Techniques
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2(1.1.0)
|
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AERD 213
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Planning and Development
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2(2.0.0)
|
|
AERD 214
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Financial Management
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2(1.1.0)
|
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AERD 215
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Small Enterprise Management
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2(1.1.0)
|
|
|
|
|
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Credits per Semester
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16 (12.4.0)
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|
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Hours per Semester
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300
|
|
Year III...
Semester 1
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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|---|---|---|
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AERD 316
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Entrepreneurship
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2(1.1.0)
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AERD 317
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Integrated Farming System
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2(1.1.0)
|
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AERD 318
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Economic Of Cambodia
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2(2.0.0)
|
|
AERD 319
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Agricultural Economic​
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3(2.1.0)
|
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AERD 320
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Agricultural Law
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2(1.1.0)
|
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AERD 321
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Farm Management
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2(1.1.0)
|
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AERD 322
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Community Development
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3(2.1.0)
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|
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Study Tour
|
|
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Credits per Semester
|
15 (9.6.0)
|
|
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Hours per Semester
|
315
|
|
Semester 2
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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|---|---|---|
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AERD 323
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Food Security
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2(1-1-0)
|
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AERD 324
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Agricultural Marketing
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2(1.1.0)
|
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AERD 325
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Rural Credit
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2(1.1.0)
|
|
AERD 326
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Econometrics (SPSS, Excel…) Data Analysis Program
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2(1.1.0)
|
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AERD 327
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Rural Project Management
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2(1.1.0)
|
|
AERD 328
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Rural Social-economic
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2(2.0.0)
|
|
AERD 329
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Introduction to Econometrics
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2(2.0.0)
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|
|
|
|
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Credits per Semester
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15 (10.5.0)
|
|
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Hours per Semester
|
300
|
|
Year IV...
Semester 1
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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|---|---|---|
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AERD 429
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Agricultural Research Methods
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3(2.1.0)
|
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AERD 430
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Post-Harvest Technology
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2(1.1.0)
|
|
AERD 431
|
Human Resource Management
|
2(2.0.0)
|
|
AERD 432
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Leadership
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2(2.0.0)
|
|
AERD 433
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Scientific Writing
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2(1.1.0)
|
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AERD 434
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Data Analysis II
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3(2.1.0)
|
|
AERD 435
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Agricultural Sustainable
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2(2.0.0)
|
|
|
Semener And Agricultural Research Paper
|
|
|
Credits per Semester
|
15 (11.4.0)
|
|
|
Hours per Semester
|
285
|
|
Semester 2
|
Code
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Subjects
|
Credits
|
|---|---|---|
|
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Thesis Writing |
8(0.0.8) |
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Credits per Semester
|
8(0.0.8)
|
|
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Hours per Semester
|
360
|
|
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, students will be able to:
Work in public institutions, private companies, and national or international organizations within the agriculture sector and related fields.
Become researchers, consultants, and facilitators for community work and agricultural development projects.
Establish and operate businesses and services relevant to their skills and expertise.
Process and analyze data using SPSS, Excel, and other software applications.
Manage enterprises such as farms (crop production: food crops, fruit trees, industrial crops, etc.), seed production, landscaping services, and more.
Operate businesses selling agricultural equipment, tools, and supplies.
Continue studies for a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development or related fields, both domestically and abroad.
Agronomy Economic Activities
Student Testimonials
Sokha Lim
Agronomy, 2025
“The hands-on learning at KNIA has prepared me so well for my internship at a local agribusiness. The faculty truly care about our success.”
Sokha Lim
Agronomy, 2025
“The hands-on learning at KNIA has prepared me so well for my internship at a local agribusiness. The faculty truly care about our success.”
Sokha Lim
Agronomy, 2025
“The hands-on learning at KNIA has prepared me so well for my internship at a local agribusiness. The faculty truly care about our success.”