Agricultural Economics (MS)

MS

Agricultural Economics, MS

On Campus 30 - 36 cr

Agricultural economics applies principles of economics and econometrics to the analysis of issues related to the production, marketing, distribution, and consumption of food and the supporting natural and human resource systems.

Description

The STEM-certified agricultural economics program at Nebraska provides a foundation for professional problem solving through courses in production economics, agricultural industrial organization, international agricultural trade, agricultural development, natural resource economics, and agribusiness. Cooperation with the Departments of Economics and Statistics and the College of Business provides excellent opportunities for supplementing and complementing the courses offered through the Department of Agricultural Economics.

The broad base of the educational program supports diverse career opportunities in areas such as private, university and government research, business management, loan analysis, consulting, agricultural production, and college-level education. Graduates are employed by businesses, governments, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions around the globe.

Graduate Admission Requirements

  • Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • One set of transcripts.
  • If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.

    * Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.

  • If the student’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.

    * When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed

  • If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
  • Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

Major Admission Requirements

  • Entrance exam(s): GRE strongly recommended
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Writing Sample (optional)
  • Personal Statement:  This statement should describe your goals and your reasons for pursuing this degree in three pages or less.
  • Coursework Form (see link on Program Selection page of application form)

Admission Deadlines

For Full Funding Consideration: December 31 for Fall. Assistantship Information
NOTE: Fall start is strongly recommended. The program is based on a sequence of core courses scheduled to align with a fall semester start.

Graduate Chair

Christopher Gustafson

Tuition & Fees
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