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Agricultural Economics is a dynamic field of study that deals with the application of economics and business principles to real world problems in the production, distribution, and consumption of food and fiber.
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1000 ASU Drive #750Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
DegreesBachelor of Science Agricultural Economics or International Agriculture Option Master of ScienceAgriculture (Agriculture Economics Endorsement)
Financial AidScholarships, College Work-Study, Grants/Loans
Research and Opportunities
Alcorn State University complies with all laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, creed, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, disability or military status.
Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage
PAIDAlcorn State, MSPermit No 505
601.877.3975 I ALCORN.EDU
Alcorn State UniversityAgricultural Economics Program
Department of Agriculture
Program SummaryAgricultural Economics is a dynamic field of study that deals with the application of economics and business principles to real world problems in the production, distribution, and consumption of food and fiber. A degree in Agricultural Econom-ics from Alcorn State University provides practical skills that allow you to analyze many aspects of the agricultural industry. You’ll graduate prepared to work in a variety of institutions applying your knowledge of economics and business to food pro-duction, rural development, and natural resources.
Career OpportunitiesGraduates are recruited by a wide variety of employers in all aspects of agriculture and busi-ness. Current employers include local, regional and national agricultural processing and market-ing firms; banks, insurance companies and other credit agencies; various USDA agencies, and other government agencies; colleges/universities.
Agricultural Economists Are Employed As: • Financial Specialists • Business Managers • Marketing/Sales Representatives • Agricultural Production Specialists • Extension Agents • Soil Conservationists • Loan Officers • Policy Analysts • Researchers/Teachers and much more
Special Opportunities • Agricultural Economics Club • Research Opportunities • Summer Employment • Internship/Cooperative Program • Graduate and Professional School
Program GoalsThe major goals of the Agricultural Economics Program are:
• To train students to be well rounded citizens who are competent Agricultural Economists;
• To assist students in continuing their educational goals in graduate or professional school; and
• To assist students in finding careers in the public and private sector.
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