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Agricultural Economics and Management

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

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Agricultural Economics and Management

Agricultural economics and management studies issues related to food and fiber supply and demand, and management of the natural resource base that supports agricultural production and other needs of society. • Offered at WSU: Bachelor of science, minor, master of arts, doctorate • Available at: Pullman

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Requirements and Core Courses

—Bachelor of science in agricultural economics and management All majors in the School of Economic Sciences complete a common set of foundation courses. The foundation requires 40 credits in total. FOUNDATION COURSES --Group 1: Economic Analysis (12 credits total) EconS 101 Fundamentals of Microeconomics EconS 102 Macroeconomics EconS 301 Intermediate Microeconomics (prerequisite EconS 101) EconS 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics (prerequisite EconS 102) --Group 2: Quantitative Analysis (13 credits total) Math 202 Calculus Math 201 Linear algebra Math 171, 172, 220 Recommended for students majoring in economics or preparing for graduate school MgtOp 215 or Stat 212 Probability and Statistics EconS 311 Introduction to Applied Econometrics (prerequisite MgtOp 215 or Stat 212) --Group 3: Communication Skills (9 credits total) Engl 101 English Composition Engl 402 Technical/Professional Writing ComSt 102 Public Speaking or ComSt 324 Argumentation MAJOR IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT The major in Agricultural Economics and Management requires the completion of 27 credit hours beyond the foundation courses. Student must complete all of the following specific requirements: • Food Systems Management (6 credits) • Farm management: EconS 350 or EconS 352, and EconS 450 • Operations and supply chain management: MgtOp 340 and MgtOp 452 • Food industry management: EconS 350 or EconS 352, and EconS 452 • Agricultural Marketing: EconS 351 and EconS 451 (6 credits) • Agricultural Policy: EconS 454 (3 credits) • Accounting: Actg 230 (3 credits) • School of Economic Sciences Electives: Two SES courses at the 300 level or above (6 credits) Technical Electives (directed electives approved by the advisor) -- 6 Free Electives(19 to 21 credit hours) Total major credit hours – 64 General education requirement credit hours – 28 to 31 NOTE: Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate.

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Careers in Agricultural Economics and Management

• Professional farm or ranch manager • Agricultural representative for financial institutions • Commodity broker • Market analyst • Merchandiser • Field representative for agribusiness firms • Plant manager • Economist for state and federal agencies • Foreign agricultural specialist • Private consultant

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarships are available from the School of Economic Sciences for those who qualify. You may also qualify for University scholarships and federal or state financial aid (such as grants or student loans). For more information, take the Scholarships and Finances link in the list above left. Both the School of Economic Sciences and the University assist in locating summer and career employment. Many students participate in the summer internship program, where they receive college credit, earn a salary which helps finance their education, and gain valuable work experience.

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Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You

• Agribusiness economics and management • Environmental and resource economics and management

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Contact Information

School of Economic Sciences

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Washington State University Hulbert Hall 101 PO Box 646210 Pullman, WA 99164-6210 Fax: 509-335-1173

pwandschneider@wsu.edu

509-335-1906

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Strengths of the Program

• Learn to use economics with agricultural production technology to solve problems facing farms, ranches, and related organizations.
• Gain the knowledge and skills necessary for dealing with broad economic and social issues such as farm policy and soil conservation.
• Graduates from WSU’s program provide economic analysis for government agencies, farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses.

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