Master of Science in Agricultural Economics - Non Thesis

Students holding degrees in agricultural economics are employed by academic institutions, local, state, and federal agencies that deal with agriculture, natural resources and economic development, private firms in the agricultural and business sectors, and agencies and governments of foreign countries. These agricultural economists conduct research, develop extension services, teach classes, and serve as managers and administrators in various types of firms and agencies. Students entering the M.S. program are expected to have at least one course in each of the following areas: intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, calculus, and statistics. An undergraduate degree in economics is advantageous, as is a good background in mathematics.

The master's program is offered in either Plan A or Plan B. The thesis option (Plan A) requires a minimum of 30 hours of graduate credit, a research thesis and an oral final exam. Plan B requires a minimum of 36 hours of graduate credit and an oral final exam.

Minimum Undergraduate GPA- 2.75 CV Statement of Purpose (no more than two singe-space pages) Writing sample Three letters of recommendation TOEFL- 79 iBT IELTS- 6.5