M.S. in Agricultural and Applied Economics
AAEC offers a number of economic areas of study for graduate students to pursue such as Enviromental and Resourse Economics, Food and Health Economics, Food System Economics and Management, International Development and Trade, and Rural and Regional Development. At the M.S. level students can choose between a thesis and non-thesis option.
Research areas
Faculty and students in agricultural and applied economics are engaged in the following research areas:
- Applied economics
- Agribusiness
Career tracks
Students studying agricultural and applied economics pursue careers in:
- Agriculture economist
- Trading/commodity analyst
- Procurment specialist
- Sales managment
- Economic development specialist
Quotable
My experience at VT challenged me in many ways and has been invaluable to my career. I was challenged to completely immerse myself in the subject. I was able to pursue research that interested me, while also being exposed to world class faculty and facilities. I learned how to critically think, manage my time and priorities, and work in teams. Most importantly, I learned how to communicate to a variety of audiences in a way that was meaningful, yet easy to understand. After a few bumps my first year, I dedicated myself to helping launch the study of flavin monooxygenases in the Sobrado laboratory. Soon after my second year, Dr. Sobrado encouraged me to follow my passion and helped prepare me for business school. I'm truly grateful for the exposure and support I received in just a few years at VT.Wyatt Chockett, M.S., M.B.A.
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