Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Undergraduate Programs

Students have a choice of six options designed to provide the skills needed to have successful careers in agribusiness management, community economic development, environmental economics management and policy, financial planning, international trade and development, and veterinary business management.

Agribusiness Management-Students learn principles of marketing, management, and finance to prepare for careers in agribusiness or related industries.

Community Economic Development- Students prepare to work with local, state, and federal governments on job creation, labor markets, rural poverty, land-use management, and other development issues.

Environmental Economics, Management and Policy- Students learn to apply economic principles for the effective protection of natural resources and the environment.

Financial Planning- Students prepare for careers as financial planners or as financial professionals providing client services or products in banking, insurance, investments, or employee benefits and retirement planning.
 
International Trade and Development- Students gain an understanding of global development, trade, and policy issues through courses, internships, and study-abroad experiences.

Veterinary Business Management- Students complete the scientific coursework necessary to apply to veterinary school, while also taking business-oriented classes to assist in running a veterinary practice.

Primary areas of training and specialization are in agricultural finance, entrepreneurship and small business management, agribusiness management, international trade and development, rural and regional development, environmental policy, public policy, farm and food marketing, price analysis, farm management, real estate, and appraisal. The curriculum provides background for individuals planning a career in the public and international sectors, in agribusiness, on the farm, in resource and environmental policy, and for those entering graduate and professional schools such as law or advanced business programs. The curriculum emphasizes decision-making techniques used in the agricultural, agribusiness, small business, and governmental policy sectors.