Master's Degree in Agricultural Economics

Students pursuing the Master of Science degree complete a core of courses in economic theory, quantitative methods, and a specialized applications course. M.S. students must select from one of the three following areas of study for further course work concentration:

Agribusiness:  In addition to core course requirements, students choosing to concentrate on Agribusiness complete courses in marketing or international trade, Agribusiness research applications, and an Agribusiness internship. Electives are chosen from among marketing, management, finance, trade, or economics courses.

Natural Resource and Environmental Policy:  In addition to core course requirements, students choosing to concentrate on Natural Resource and Environmental Policy complete courses in natural resource economics, environmental economics, and environmental policy. Electives are chosen from among environmental management, sustainability, and agricultural and environmental policy courses.

Agricultural Economics: In addition to core course requirements, students choosing to concentrate on Agricultural Economics complete courses in macroeconomics, research applications, and advanced quantitative methods. Electives are chosen from among  price analysis, marketing, production, international trade, development, or agricultural policy courses

Ph.D. Degree in Agricultural Economics

Students pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Agricultural economics at LSU complete courses in economic theory, quantitative methods, and agricultural economics (e.g., international trade, marketing, natural resources, policy, production, and development). Ph.D. students also earn a Minor in Economics as a part of their required program. Ph.D. students are encouraged to select from a number of areas of study for further academic specialization, including marketing, international trade, quantitative methods, and natural resources. Opportunities exist to offer Ph.D. students excellent teaching and research experiences in a stimulating academic environment. Additional information describing the department, explaining program requirements and offering descriptions of departmental graduate courses can be found in the departmental Graduate Handbook.  You can also contact the Graduate Coordinator if this material does not answer your questions about our program.