MS Agricultural and Applied Economics at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

MS Agricultural and Applied Economics is offered at the University of Missouri through Agricultural and Applied Economics in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources | Department: Agricultural and Applied Economics | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The general requirements consist of graduate level economic theory and methods courses, as well as a concentration field. Students opting for the MS thesis must complete at least six credit hours of research as part of the minimum 30 hours.

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Entry requirements

Admission to the MS program is determined by an assessment of program prerequisites and application materials. At least two courses in economics, agricultural economics or equivalent; Applicants who have not met these prerequisites or have limited background in economics may be required to correct these deficiencies or take certain courses without graduate credit before being formally admitted into the program. A Bachelors degree (BA or BS) or equivalent GRE (minimum score: 155) or GMAT (minimum score: 560) TOEFL or equivalent English language test for non-native English speakers

USD 19,590 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated total tuition for the online programme (30 credit hours at $653.00 per credit hour), as illustrated by Mizzou Online for 2026-27; the page states online students pay online tuition regardless of residency. Excludes application fee, textbooks, co Source

Graduate and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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