Master of Science in Food and Resource Economics - Agricultural Marketing, Management and Finance

Diverse research projects in this area aim to improve, develop and expand markets for food and agricultural products, increase marketing efficiency, improve product quality, and provide greater variety in products and services that benefit consumers as well as producers. Other projects focus on finance, risk management, and human resource management topics that impact food and agricultural firms and consumers.
Three research labs the Florida Agricultural Market Research Center (FAMRC), the Economic Experiment Lab (EEL), and the Consumer Behavior and Insights lab (CBI) combine to use cutting edge technology and research methods to foster growth for agricultural and agribusiness firms.

Minimum requirements for admission
3.0 upper division GPA
3 strong letters of recommendation
300 GRE score, with at least 145 Quant
Course prerequisites with a grade of B or better in each of the following:
Calculus*
Statistics*
Intermediate-level Microeconomics (AEB 4374 Advanced Ag Micro, ECO 3101 Intermediate Micro, or other similar course approved by FRE)
Econometrics (ECO 4421 Intro to Econometrics, STA 4210 Regression Analysis, or other similar course approved by FRE)
Please only upload one copy of each document.
Applicants must upload the following documentation when submitting their application. Please only upload one copy of each:
Transcripts (not student degree audits) from all post-secondary institutions attended.
3 recommendations from faculty, employers, others who know your work and character.
Statement of Purpose, no more than 2 pages in length, well-organized, and focused on your academic/professional qualities, accomplishments, and goals. The Purdue Online Writing Lab is a great tool to help you write this statement. You should include:
Reasons for applying to our program
Research and professional interests, include the names of faculty in our department whose research interests you.
Major academic and personal accomplishments
Research experience and skill sets
What makes you a good fit with our program
How this program aligns with your research goals, be specific when articulating what youre passionate about within your field.
Resume or CV, no more than 2 pages.
International students who earned degrees at international institutions must submit:
Transcripts in both English and the native language
Copies of degree statements/certificates in both English and native language
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.