MS Agricultural Economics at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The MS in Agricultural Economics builds a foundation in economic theory and quantitative analysis applied to agriculture, food systems, natural resources and rural development. It combines coursework and research.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Department: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Topic areas include agricultural policy, agribusiness management, environmental economics and international trade.

Career pathways

Government, agribusiness, consulting, nonprofits and research institutions, or further academic study; roles in research, extension, teaching and management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Students entering the M.S. program are expected to have at least one course in each of the following areas: intermediate microeconomics, calculus, and statistics. An undergraduate degree in agricultural economics is advantageous, as is a good background in mathematics. In addition to the Graduate School requirements, we require that all applicants have taken the GRE. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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