Overview
Business, society and government have changed immensely in the past decade, and the pace of change is quickening.
Firms are under relentless competitive pressures to reduce cost and add value. In this new climate, leaders need to be disciplined in critical thinking, commitment and the ability to inspire. They lead their companies into successful business alliances and relationships.
The Agricultural Economics master's degree requirements in agricultural economics may be completed in one of two ways:
- Students at Kansas State University can complete of a minimum of 30 semester credit hours, including preparation of a thesis for which 6 credit hours are awarded. The 30 credit hour program with thesis is structured to prepare students for careers in research or analysis, or to continue into a Ph.D. program.
- Students also have the option of a minimum 36 credit hour program, which requires a paper rather than a thesis. This program allows for flexibility because of its fewer formal requirements. This program is geared to prepare students for careers in public service, commerce, and industry.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Microeconomic Theory
- Price, Income and Trade Policies in Agriculture
- Natural Resource Policy
- International Markets and Agricultural Trade
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Agricultural Marketing
- Production Economics
- Agribusiness Industry Structures
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Economics Agriculture View 225 other Masters in Agriculture in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
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- Complete all required sections and upload documents or media to your online application as they are requested. Do not submit documents by email or mail to the graduate school (unless you receive a request).
Tuition Fee
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International
21524 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21524 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
21524 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21524 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11856 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11856 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
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Funding
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