Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics

The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) is a department located in Urbana, Illinois, operating as part of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. ACE is comprised of 21 employees and generates approximately $50 million in annual revenue. ACE applies business and economics principles to a variety of sectors, including food, agriculture, renewable energy, and the environment. The department offers educational programs that combine technical knowledge of these sectors with expertise in management, accounting, marketing, policy, and finance. Graduates of ACE are prepared to make informed and effective strategic decisions. Students within the department have access to valuable hands-on learning opportunities. These include study abroad programs, experiential learning initiatives, and research studies, which allow students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world situations. For more information about the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, please visit their website at ace.illinois.edu.