Agricultural Economics (Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources)
Department contact:
200 Mumford Hall
573-882-3545
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
Emphasis area offered: Financial Planning
Minor in Agricultural Economics
Overview:
Programs in agricultural economics focus on understanding and solving problems in the production, distribution and use of agricultural goods, services and natural resources. The focus is on courses in management, marketing and production, as well as on courses covering economic principles and computer skills. Agricultural economists apply business concepts and problem-solving skills to effectively and efficiently manage farm, environmental and commercial decisions. Agricultural economists have opportunities to improve food production and processing, develop agricultural policy, help rural communities preserve and develop their economic strengths, and protect our natural resources.
Academic Information
Admission Requirements:
Students may enter the Agribusiness Management program as a new student. Transfer students can enter with a 2.5 cumulative GPA for all work attempted.
Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.5
Specifically required non-major courses for the BS degree:
Communication 1200
Chemistry 1100
Biology 1010 and 1020
Math 1300 or 1500
Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Agricultural Economics 1041 and Agricultural Economics 1042
Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Systems Management, Business, Business Administration, Economics, General Agriculture, International Agriculture, Management, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Statistics
Department Website:
http://www.ssu.missouri.edu/agecon
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