The program in Agricultural and Resource Economics leads to the Master of Science degree and offers students the perspectives and skills necessary to understand and work in the general fields of applied economics, agricultural and food economics, resource economics, environmental economics, agribusiness, or government sectors of the economy. Also, a strong intermediate level of training is offered so that students may continue graduate work and obtain a PhD degree. Students completing the M.S. degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics are expected to acquire: 

• theoretical knowledge in microeconomics and primary data collection necessary to complete human dimensions research; 
• quantitative skills in econometric modelling as well as best methods for data collection, management, and analysis;
• competencies in agriculture and food policy, behavioral economics, environmental economics, experimental economics, research methods, resource economics, and/or stated preferences;
• critical thinking, oral and written communication skills by composing and presenting a thesis.