In addition to the Ph.D. core, ARI students
are required to complete a two semester sequence in organization and network
economics, AgEc 9510 and AgEc 9520. This sequence covers such
topics a
- Transaction
cost economics
- Economics of
innovation and technology
- Corporate
strategy
- Network and
information economics
The core agribusiness curriculum is
complemented by a menu of elective courses on current topics in agribusiness,
including:
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Logic of Collective Action
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Economics of Transactions and
Contracting
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Econometrics of
Agrifood Chains
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Innovations in Agribusiness
Coordination
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Economics of
Agrobiotechnology
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Agribusiness Investment and
Finance
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Cooperatives in the Global Food
System
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Management of Technical
Innovation
The M.S. degree program provides students a
flexible course of study and research that will prepare them for doctoral
studies or professional careers.
Students study economic theories and quantitative methods that allow
them to analyze problems and issues facing agribusiness today and to research
solutions for those complex challenges.
Financial assistance in the form of
National Needs Fellowships, departmental and grant-funded research
assistantships, and other opportunities are available to eligible
students.
For more information, contact
Harvey James,
Director of Graduate Studies, or see the
Graduate Programs information on the
Agricultural Economics homepage.
