One Year Masters in Agricultural Economics

Understanding of economic theory tools and quantitative and econometric data analysis applied to a broad range of economic issues. The program culminates with an intensive research thesis addressing an important economic issue.

In order to be accepted into this program, you must have completed the following required classes:.

Intermediate Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory. Both courses should be calculus based.

The application fee ($70.00). (Anyone applying for a second program in the same year will be automatically charged half that rate).

The M.S. program in Applied Economics typically has 5-10 funded slots in a given year, with the exact amount varying from year to year. Applications to be considered for funding are due January 15.

Applications submitted between January 15 and March 15 will be considered for admission only. The application site will close for the 2024-25 school year on March 15th.

Funding: Please note that although the program waives 70% of tuition, students are responsible for 30% of tuition fees. Students who work as research and teaching assistants receive additional funding in the form of a monthly stipend.

Our graduate program offers a unique value proposition: the opportunity to undertake advanced coursework in economics and conduct high-level research without committing to a lengthy Ph.D. program or incurring the high cost of some terminal Master degree programs. Our program is consistently ranked in the top five in the nation among M.S. programs in agricultural and natural resource economics. For the last two decades, we have offered partial funding to the vast majority of students, contingent on satisfactory performance in the program. Although the stipend amount varies from year-to-year, it is commensurate with the cost of living. 70% of tuition costs are waived.

Our program has a strong reputation as a leader in preparing students both for employment in the private and public sectors and for continued graduate study. Demand is high for individuals with training in statistical methods and economic analysis.

Our graduates consistently begin well-paying careers in industry, government or other fields. In the past three years, some of these have included:.

Others use their master degree as a springboard to prestigious doctoral programs or other education and professional training opportunities. In the past three years, some of these include:.

Harvard Kennedy School Ph.D. in Public Policy program.

Harvard Kennedy School Ph.D. in Public Policy program, Economics track.

University of California-Davis Ph.D. program in Agricultual and Resource Economics.

University of Oregon, Master of Community and Regional Planning Program.

During the first year in the Applied Economics program, students take a rigorous set of courses in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics. Students may also take courses in supporting areas, such as mathematics and statistics.

All students in the M.S. in Applied Economics program are expected to complete an original research project culminating in a thesis defense in the second year of the program.

Financial assistance is an integral component of our graduate program. The primary form of financial assistance is a graduate assistantship in the form of a stipend and partial tuition waiver. Graduate assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis with continuance dependent upon satisfactory progress toward degree requirements and performance of assigned duties.

Tuition cost savings:You will earn an MS degree in just one additional year after completing your BS degree, saving one year in terms of time and tuition costs.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension for F-1 students: This is a STEM-designated program that allows international students to apply for up to 24 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation.

Program as the Enrollment Cohort to ensure that the application fee and GRE requirement will be waived.

The Agricultural and Applied Economics offers graduate degree programs leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy. Long recognized as one of the top programs in the nation, the department is an active center of research and graduate training in environmental and natural resource economics, the economic development of low-income countries, agricultural economics and community economics.

Each program has its own rich intellectual life of seminars and other activities.

There are two master degree programs in the Agricultural and Applied Economics: the M.S. Professional Option and the M.S. Agricultural and Applied Economics (A A E).

This full-time, 15-month, on-campus professional master option is designed to prepare students to fill the growing private sector demand for quantitatively-skilled analysts and managers. Students will learn skills in economic reasoning, data management, empirical analysis, and technical communication in order to find analytical positions in governmental, or non-governmental sectors. Students take electives to pursue specific interests in AAE focus areas of agriculture, development, and environmental and natural resource economics.

This program normally takes four semesters to complete.

Students M.S. in Agricultural and Applied Economics through one of the named options:.

Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.

M.S. students in agricultural and applied economics can apply for graduate positions listed under students jobs.

Students in the M.S. Professional Option are not permitted to accept assistantships or seek dual degrees. Scholarships are available for Wisconsin citizens and U.S. Peace Corp participants who graduated with a 3.4.

A named option is a formally documented sub-major within an academic major program. Named options appear on the transcript with degree conferral. Students pursuing the Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics must select one of the following named options:.

Agricultural and Applied Economics: Agricultural and Applied Economics, M.S.

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Identifies data sources, applies appropriate econometric methodologies, and evaluates quantitative evidence relevant to questions in agricultural, environmental, international development, or community economics.

Clearly communicates applied economics issues, methods, and empirical analysis using both written and oral strategies.

Agricultural and Applied EconomicsCollege of Agricultural and Life Sciencesaae.wisc.edu.

The Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness offers the M.S. degree in three areas of study – Agribusiness Management, Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, and Agricultural Economics. All areas of study offer a thesis (research) and non-thesis option. All M.S. students must successfully complete the designated course work and a final oral examination. No more than 12 semester hours may be transferred from another college or university. In order to be considered for transfer credit, courses must have been a part of an otherwise acceptable graduate program. No credit will be transferred for a course completed with a grade of "C" or below or "unsatisfactory" or the equivalent. Transfer of credit requires the approval of both the Department Head and the Dean of the Graduate School.