Agricultural Economics Graduate Programs
- Contact Information
- Department of Agricultural Economics
- 200 Mumford Hall
- 573-882-3747
- Agricultural Economics Web Site
- Master's admission criteria and application detail
- Doctoral admission criteria and application detail
About Agricultural Economics Graduate Programs
A leader in the application of new institutional economics to agriculture, development, and policy analysis, the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri is recognized for its innovative approach to graduate training in agricultural economics.
A PhD or MS degree in agricultural economics prepares students for a rewarding career in academia, agricultural business, government or international agriculture. Students can study agribusiness management, contracting and strategy; collective action and cooperative theory; econometrics and price analysis; entrepreneurship; environmental and natural resource economics; food, biofuel and agricultural policy and regulation; international development; regional economics and rural development policy; science policy and innovation; sustainable agriculture and applied ethics. The MS program may be a step toward the PhD but may also be used as a terminal program for those interested in careers in agribusiness, extension or government. Programs are flexible. All PhD and most MS students become involved in research, but those whose career interests lie in other directions find the department willing to accommodate them.
Degrees
MS and PhD degrees are available.