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Doctoral Degree in Agricultural Economics

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Admission

Contact Information
Jody Pestle ()
  • 200 Mumford Hall; Columbia, MO 65211
  • 573-882-3747
Agricultural Economics doctoral page

Admission Criteria

  • Fall deadline: March 1
  • Spring deadline: October 1
  • Minimum TOEFL score: 600/205 (paper/computer)

Required Application Materials

Financial Aid from the Program

Some programs require an extra form or statement from those who wish to be considered for internal assistantships, fellowships or other funding packages. Check the program Web site or ask the program contact for details.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for the PhD program include courses in:

  • Intermediate Price Theory
  • Intermediate Income Analysis
  • Introductory Quantitative Economics
  • Introductory Mathematical Statistics
  • Regression and Correlation Analysis

Departmental acceptance of the student as a PhD candidate is based upon satisfactory performance on a qualifying examination process. This exam process is part of the first year of course work.

Graduation Requirements

The size, quality and diversity of the faculty provide a broad choice of advisers and research topics. Students may specialize in agribusiness management; resources and development; or markets, trade and policy. The student and the doctoral advisory committee have considerable latitude in planning a plan of study. There is no foreign language requirement.

The general course requirements of the department consist of a well-balanced selection of courses, including agricultural economics courses at the 8000/9000 level in the student's interest area, graduate courses in economic theory, and quantitative methods and econometrics. The program usually includes about 15-18 courses (excluding research) beyond the bachelor's degree. The course of study, which emphasizes particular interest areas, should prepare the student for comprehensive exams.

A dissertation embodying the results of original research must be written on a subject approved by the program committee. An oral examination over the dissertation completes the degree requirements.

For More Information

For further information on financial assistance write to Harvey James, director of graduate studies in agricultural economics, 200 Mumford Hall, Columbia, MO 65211.