Master of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics

The Master of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics at Alcorn State University has a concentration in Agricultural Economics. Students analyze contemporary aspects of U.S. agricultural production and distribution and gain preparation for agricultural economics and related industries, including admission into doctoral programs.

The curriculum requires 33 credit hours of coursework and a non-thesis project for degree completion, with an option to complete a thesis. Students complete 21 hours of required core credits and 12 hours of required electives. The non-thesis track produces a five-chapter paper, and the thesis track includes an oral defense for progression to degree completion, with thesis chapters and experimental design coursework.

Modules

• AE 510 Resource Development
• AE 511 Theory of Agricultural Demand Agriculture Production
• AE 515 Economics of Consumer Behavior
• AE 520 Advanced Farm Organization and Management
• AE 525 Advanced Marketing
• AG 610 Thesis I
• PS 590 Advanced Research Techniques
• AG 611 Thesis II
• AG 612 Thesis III
• PS 595 Experimental Designs
• AB 604 Agribusiness International Trade
• AE 508 Rural Economic and Community Development

Students applying for entrance to the Master of Science in Agriculture are required to submit an application for admission. Apply Online (www.alcorn.edu/academics/graduate-studies).

• Two letters of recommendation
• Official transcript from an accredited school (if a student has attended more than one school, transcripts must be submitted from all schools attended). At least one transcript must document the student has a bachelor’s degree.
• Immunization Record
• Decisions are made only after receipt of all credentials by the department’s admission committee. The department uses an admission formula to accept students. The entire application packet, including all supporting materials, must be submitted to the Graduate School.
• Official transcripts from the sending school, and Credential Evaluations (International students) from an approved Credential Evaluation Service.

Standardized Test: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is the official standardized test required for admission to the Master of Science in Agriculture. WAIVED