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Master of Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics
The Master of Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics program masters fundamental microeconomic theory and econometrics in order to perform applied economic research in the public and private sectors as analysts, consultants, researchers, and other occupations.
Where You’ll Find Us
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Agricultural Research & Development Center
Work directly with crops and livestock at this research and teaching complex — one of nine around the state.
Nutrien Building
Our Agricultural and Resource Economics Graduate Programs will return to the Nutrien Building when it opens the spring of 2022.
JBS Global Innovation Center in Honor of Gary and Kay Smith
Operate food supply equipment and process food in this state-of-the-art laboratory. Food is sold at the on-campus Where Food Comes From Market.
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Related Interests
- Agriculture
- Animals
- Business
- Economics
- Finance
- Policy
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Related Careers
- Agricultural Lenders
- Commodity Marketing Analysts
- Agricultural Input Sales
- Agricultural/Food Business Owners
- Farm, Ranch, and Plant Manager
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Department Advisor
Kathy Bruce
For more information, contact Kathy Bruce, Academic Contact for the Agricultural and Resource Economics Graduate program.