Graduate Program in Agricultur - University of C

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Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Masters

Major

Agricultural Economics | Natural Resources Management

Area of study

Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

UC Berkeley's graduate program in agricultural and resource economics prepares students for research careers in development economics, environmental and energy economics, international trade, and agricultural and resource policy. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical application of economic principles, and graduates are well-equipped for careers in research, policy analysis, and consulting. The program offers a letter from the department chair and testimonials from current and former students.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The graduate program in agricultural and resource economics at UC Berkeley aims to produce outstanding researchers in development economics, environmental and energy economics, international trade, and agricultural and resource policy. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum that includes microeconomic theory, econometrics, and field courses offered by the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics (ARE), the Department of Economics, and the Haas School of Business. Some students also take doctoral-level courses in the Department of Statistics.

Teaching:

The program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical application of economic principles.

Careers:

Graduates from this program are well-equipped for careers in research, policy analysis, and consulting, particularly in areas related to development economics, environmental and energy economics, international trade, and agricultural and resource policy.

Other:

The program offers a letter to prospective graduate students from the chair of the department, Jeremy Magruder.
The program also features testimonials from current and former students about their experiences in the ARE program.