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Master of Science in Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics

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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Study Level

Masters

The master's programs in agricultural, food and resource economics may be designed to serve either as final preparation for professional employment or as the foundation for a doctoral program. The student may elect either Plan A (with thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis research paper). The student's plan of study should be approved by the department prior to the beginning of the second semester of enrollment in the program. A total of 30 credits is required for the degree under Plan A, and a total of 33 credits is required for the degree under Plan B. Requirements for Both Plan A and Plan B: A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for all courses counting toward the master's degree , and in each course used to satisfy the mathematics, statistics, and quantitative methods requirements; A minimum of 12 credits in courses in agricultural, food and resource economics, with at least 9 credits at the 800-900 level; A minimum of 3 credits in courses that the department has identified as containing primarily economic theory; A minimum of 9 credits in courses in quantitative analysis, including 3 credits of mathematics for economists (equivalent to AEC 801) and one elective 3 credit quantitative methods course. Alternatively, students may replace AEC 801 by 1 credit of mathematics for economists (equivalent to AEC 800A) and a second 3 credit elective quantitative methods course for a total of 10 credits in quantitative analysis.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Study Level

Masters

The master's programs in agricultural, food and resource economics may be designed to serve either as final preparation for professional employment or as the foundation for a doctoral program. The student may elect either Plan A (with thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis research paper). The student's plan of study should be approved by the department prior to the beginning of the second semester of enrollment in the program. A total of 30 credits is required for the degree under Plan A, and a total of 33 credits is required for the degree under Plan B. Requirements for Both Plan A and Plan B: A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for all courses counting toward the master's degree , and in each course used to satisfy the mathematics, statistics, and quantitative methods requirements; A minimum of 12 credits in courses in agricultural, food and resource economics, with at least 9 credits at the 800-900 level; A minimum of 3 credits in courses that the department has identified as containing primarily economic theory; A minimum of 9 credits in courses in quantitative analysis, including 3 credits of mathematics for economists (equivalent to AEC 801) and one elective 3 credit quantitative methods course. Alternatively, students may replace AEC 801 by 1 credit of mathematics for economists (equivalent to AEC 800A) and a second 3 credit elective quantitative methods course for a total of 10 credits in quantitative analysis.

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For over 150 years, Michigan State has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives through teaching, research, and outreach. Founded in 1855 as the nation's pioneer land-grant institution, Michigan State University has grown to one of the largest universities in the United States. MSU's history of academic distinction has led to the development of a diverse community of students representing all 50 states and more than 125 foreign countries. Many of MSU 150 undergraduate majors are nationally ranked, and students easily find their niche on the 5,200-acre Big Ten campus, quickly discovering the benefits of living in academic residential communities, and receiving personal guidance through individualized academic advising - available for all students starting in their freshman year.

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