Agricultural Economics

With a degree in Agricultural Economics, you'll be prepared for careers at the crossroads of agriculture, commerce, public policy and more.  Agricultural Economics enompasses marketing, management, leadership, problem-solving and more - all the skills needed for careers in agribusiness, food industries, international trade, credit/finance, farm management and more.  

• Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
• Transfer Admission : Applicants who have attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
• Non-degree Admission: Applicants who are exchange or visiting students.

• Conditional Admission: Applicants who meet UK’s academic requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum language proficiency requirement or the departmental specific requirements (such as certain SAT/ACT math scores for Engineering and Nursing).
  • Students who are offered conditional admission because of English may either resubmit a higher TOEFL/IELTS score or enroll in UK's Center for English as a Second Language program. The duration of these courses will depend on placement test results and individual student progress. Upon successful completion of the English language course(s), the student will move seamlessly into a degree program at UK. This means no TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required if students complete CESL.
  • Students who require a higher math score for Engineering may submit a higher score or switch their intended major to a program that does not have specific requirements.
  • No additional application is required for Conditional Admission.

Food, Fiber and Fuel is Big Business 

Agricultural Economics is much more than farm business. You'll study the entire "farm-to-fork" food system, environmental and natural resource issues, local and international economic development, law, policy and more. To customize your degree, you'll select one of these options:

• Agribusiness Management and Food Marketing: for students interested in careers in marketing, sales, and management of farms or firms involved in food and agricultural products
• Agricultural Economics: for students interested in careers in rural public policy analysis, rural economic development, natural resource and environmental economics, cooperative extension, or other individualized programs
• Advanced Studies: for students who plan to pursue graduate study in law, business, public policy or other areas including agricultural economics and international affairs

"‹Like much of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you'll see that faculty and staff in Agricultural Economics are open and accessible.  With opportunities like education abroad, unique research projects, the Agribusiness Club, monthly corporate visits and more, you'll find a program that's committed to helping students push their potential.

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