University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 16 courses 36 total credits
This major is designed for students who wish to acquire specialized training in agribusiness. The program blends business and economics with the applied science of agriculture, providing methods for solving real-world problems. An internship and technical report are required in lieu of a thesis. Graduate study is offered at both the masters and doctoral levels. The Master of Science (MS) in agricultural and applied economics and the Master of Science (MS) in environmental economics degrees require 27 hours minimum of course work and three hours of thesis. A Master of Agribusiness (MAB) degree consists of at least 36 hours of course work including a technical report instead of a formal thesis. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) consists of at least 63 hours of course work beyond the bachelor’s degree, satisfactory performance on written and oral examinations, and a formal dissertation. Graduate instruction and research may be undertaken in the following areas of specialization: agricultural marketing and consumer demand, agricultural business management, production economics, natural resources and environmental economics, and international trade and development. Graduate research is coordinated with the department’s overall research program. Students may select a research topic related to the department’s current research projects or an approved area of sponsored research. Exceptional computer facilities, software, and support are available for departmental research. Financial...
| Total Credits | 36 credits |
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAEC 6570 | Economic Tools for Business Decisions | 3 |
| AAEC 6630E | Quantitative Methods for Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AAEC 6640 | Food Marketing and Merchandising | 3 |
| AAEC 6730 | Agribusiness Accounting | 3 |
| AAEC 6740E | Agribusiness Financial Management | 3 |
| AAEC 6980S | Advanced Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AAEC 7000 | Master's Research | 1-9 |
| AAEC 7310 | Masters of Agribusiness Research Project | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 24 credits | |
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