Overview

This Master's degree programe in Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky is designed to meet the needs of students who have a strong interest in a specific topic and wish to fully develop their understanding of it by preparing a major research paper.

What will you study?

Agricultural Economics enompasses marketing, management, leadership, problem-solving and more - all the skills needed for careers in agribusiness, food industries, international trade, credit/finance, farm management and more.

Agricultural Economics is much more than farm business. You’ll study the entire “farm-to-fork” food system, environmental and natural resource issues, local and international economic development, law, policy and more. To customize your degree, you’ll select one of these options:

Agribusiness Management and Food Marketing: for students interested in careers in marketing, sales, and management of farms or firms involved in food and agricultural products
Agricultural Economics: for students interested in careers in rural public policy analysis, rural economic development, natural resource and environmental economics, cooperative extension, or other individualized programs
Advanced Studies: for students who plan to pursue graduate study in law, business, public policy or other areas including agricultural economics and international affairs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

Business and economic statistics

Intermediate macroeconomic theory

Agricultural Price Analysis

Price Theory and Applications

Business and economic statistics

Advanced Quantitative Methods in Agricultural Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Agriculture View 629 other Masters in Economics in United States

Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University of Kentucky requires a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) on the Test of

English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants whose native language is not English

(or who did not graduate from an accredited English-speaking College or University). The

equivalent score on the computer version of the TOEFL is 213 and the internet-based test is 79.

Applicants may also utilize the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to

satisfy the language requirement. A minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required. Submitted

scores must be no more than two years old.

Tuition Fee

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International

34260 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34260 USD per year during 12 months.
National

34260 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34260 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

13946 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13946 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lexington-Fayette

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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