Applied Economics - MS

The master’s degree in applied economics is a preparatory degree for students wishing to do applied work in areas where economics is the focus of the career.

This is an applied degree as opposed to a research degree, meaning students receive the education necessary to enter the workforce in economic programs, or work as consultants in government areas, nonprofits, and private sectors.

B.S./B.A. in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Economics, Environmental/Natural Resource Economics, or a closely related degree.

Or at a minimum evidence of the following coursework:

• Microeconomic principles

• Calculus

• Basic Statistics

• Intermediate/Managerial Microeconomics or comparable course