Graduate Study
“The agricultural economics department at Purdue has given me a world-class graduate education, the resources to develop myself professionally, and a chance to travel the world. As a MS student, I had the unique opportunity to conduct an emerging market study in China to help American producers find new outlets for their products. Along with my advisor (H. Holly Wang), I have travelled to China to interview consumers, producers and government officials. My advisor as well as the faculty within the department has been supportive of my research ideas and instrumental in helping me execute my research plans. It was the collaborative nature of the department, in addition to the top-notch faculty and their commitment to applied research, which influenced me to pursue a doctoral degree in agricultural economics. The PhD program has given me the flexibility to continue my research interest in China, while allowing me to work on other projects ranging from domestic agribusiness issues to the determinants of global corruption. As part of my doctoral program, I’ve had the opportunity to conduct field work in China, teach in Inner Mongolia and conduct applied research in Australia. I highly recommend graduate studies in agricultural economics at Purdue to anyone looking for a program where they can grow intellectually and pursue their research aspirations.” -David L. Ortega
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About the Department The Department of Agricultural Economics is dedicated to the education and training of professional applied economists in the analysis of current problems of society for the improvement of human welfare. Admissions Our graduate programs leading towards master's and doctor of philosophy degrees in Agricultural Economics are currently accepting applications for admissions. Financial Aid Financial aid is available for study towards both the master's and Ph.D. degrees. Specialty Areas Students can specialize their studies in several areas including agribusiness management, agricultural finance, community development, farm management, industrial organization and markets, international development and policy, international trade, production economics, resources and the environment, and computational science and engineering. Master's Programs Students completing the program of study towards a master's degree will receive instruction in intermediate economic theory, quantitative methods and policy analysis, as well as elective courses in their area of interest. Ph. D. Program Students completing the program of study towards a Ph.D. degree will receive instruction in advanced economic theory, quantitative methods, and practical application of theory and methods, as well as elective courses in their area of interest. MS-MBA The dual MS-MBA program is an integrated, degree-granting program of advanced study in management and is focused on the unique management challenges faced by managers with food and agribusiness firms. It is aimed to further develop the managerial abilities of future leaders in the food and agricultural industries featuring two world leaders in management and agribusiness- Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and Purdue University's College of Agriculture . International Students come to Purdue’s Department of Agricultural Economics from around the world with 40-50 percent of graduate students coming from outside the United States. Life at Purdue The facilities of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University are exceptional. The Department has a goal of providing graduate students the resources they need to be highly productive in their educational pursuits. In addition, Purdue has an active campus with many curricular and extracurricular activities available throughout the year. The campus is situated in the Greater Lafayette area, which is a vital community offering many options. Contact Us For more information, contact us by e-mail, phone, mail or fax. Current StudentsCurrent graduate students can access a number of University services through this link. Request For informationIf you are interested in becoming a Purdue Graduate Student, please take the time to fill out the information at this site. This will help us with the application process.
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