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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Graduate Studies Bulletin 2009-2010

Policies and Courses

Agricultural Economics

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For a brief description of the program, application requirements and contact information, view the graduate program summary.

Interim Department Head: Dennis Conley, Ph.D.

Graduate Chair: Raymond Supalla, Ph.D.

The Department offers programs leading to the master of science and PhD degrees in agricultural economics. An MBA with a specialization of agribusiness is offered jointly with the College of Business Administration.

Admission decisions for the MS and PhD programs are based on the applicant’s likelihood of success in graduate work as evidenced by previous academic performance, letters of recommendation and GRE scores (optional). No one consideration is determining, although applicants generally must have earned an overall GPA of 3.25 with a 3.5 the last two years of academic work. Performance in agricultural economics, economics, mathematics, statistics and related courses is given special consideration.

The GRE (General) is strongly suggested for financial assistance consideration and for admission in most circumstances. There is no predetermined minimum score. International students are required to submit TOEFL scores unless they have received a degree in which English was the medium of instruction. The minimum acceptable score is 550 (paper-based exam) or 213 (computer-based exam), or a minimum score of 6 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Applicants for the master of science in agricultural economics must have completed intermediate macro- and microeconomics, introductory statistics, and one semester of analytical geometry/calculus or calculus for managerial and social sciences.

The master of science degree requirements include orientation to research, micro-economics and econometrics.

The MBA with specialization in agribusiness is a 48 credit hour degree program. The 18 credit hour core includes managerial accounting, managerial finance, managerial economics, marketing management, organizational behavior, and operations and information systems. In addition, all students must complete 12 credit hours of cross functional courses, 9 credit hours of breadth courses, and 9 credit hours of agricultural economics electives.

Applicants for the doctor of philosophy normally will have a master of science degree in agricultural economics or a related field. They must have completed math equivalent to the three-semester analytical geometry/calculus sequence taught at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Doctor of philosophy candidates must include in their program of study one year of each of the following: advanced econometrics, advanced microeconomics, and advanced macroeconomics. In addition, they must complete two AECN 901 courses and two AECN 902 courses.

Master of Science Degree Minor.

Successful completion of at least 9 credit hours of courses selected in consultation with a representative of the department of agricultural economics and the student’s adviser. No more than a total of 3 credit hours may be in AECN 896. No comprehensive exam will be required if all courses are completed with a grade of B or better.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree Minor.

Successful completion of at least 16 credit hours of courses selected in consultation with a representative of the department of agricultural economics and the student’s supervisory committee. No more than a total of 4 credit hours in AECN 896.

Specializations available at the masters level:

Agribusiness; Environmental Studies; Great Plains Studies; Water Resources Planning and Management

Specializations available at the doctoral level:

Environmental Studies; Great Plains Studies

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