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The Master of Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics program provides training in fundamental microeconomic theory and econometrics applied to policy-relevant issues in agricultural and environmental and natural resource economics. Students learn to perform applied economic research and obtain jobs in the public and private sectors as analysts, consultants, researchers, and other occupations.<\/p>\n
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The faculty in our department are so engaged and always provide meaningful support for my academic success.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Samantha Ayoub ” job_title=”Recent MS graduate” company_name=”Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, College of Agricultural Sciences, CSU” portrait_url=”https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ayoub-samantha.jpg” quote_icon_color=”#F15625″ portrait_width=”150px” portrait_height=”150px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_portrait=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_color_top_portrait=”#F15625″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I have felt supported in my learning since the moment I was accepted into DARE. The faculty are always willing to talk and provide their expertise, and they truly seem to enjoy getting to share their research and knowledge with students. The department makes every effort to support you in customizing your graduate learning by sharing opportunities for student development and practical experiences. 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Graduate Coordinator<\/h3>\n
kathy.bruce@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\nGraduate Program Chair<\/h3>\n
alessandro.bonanno@colostate.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n