MS Agricultural Economics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Programme overview

Agricultural economics applies principles of economics and econometrics to the analysis of issues related to the production, marketing, distribution, and consumption of food and the supporting natural and human resource systems.

Department: Agricultural Economics | Duration: 30-36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines) | Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

What you will study

Offered with Option A (thesis) and Option B (non-thesis) plans.

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Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: Entrance exam(s): GRE is not required but strongly recommended for students seeking an assistantship. Curriculum Vitae or Resume Personal Statement: This statement should describe your goals and your reasons for pursuing this degree in three pages or less. Writing Sample (optional) Coursework Form: Prerequisite Worksheet for Ag Econ (MS) . Faculty (optional): Identify up to three faculty members that you are interested in working with. This information will help match admitted students with advisors and funding opportunities. Three letters of recommendation Deadlines: For financial consideration , apply by December 31 for Fall. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, applications are only accepted for a fall semester start due to the timing of core coursework.

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.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 30-36 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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