Applied economics
Master of Science
Collect, analyze and inform
Firms and consumers are affected significantly by international trade, environmental conditions, policy and regulations, supply and demand conditions, and many other factors.
This program provides the advanced research and analysis skills to understand these issues and to inform industry leaders and decision-makers in business and government. You will gain an in-depth knowledge in microeconomics, with specialized skills in natural resource economics, econometrics, agribusiness and international trade.
Students in this program conduct applied research on a variety of topics. Past student projects have examined invasive species’ effect on recreation and commerce, immigration policies’ effect on agribusiness and other important topics.
Overview
Related Topics
Apply economics
Application information
Applicants for the M.S. in applied economics program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor’s
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: Yes (for Thesis only)
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: No
Program availability
Concentration: thesis and non-thesis
Semester intake: Fall and Spring
Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology contact: Phil Watson; pwatson@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Find Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology faculty advisor contacts
Costs, funding and research
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding page.
Visit Financial Aid to find detailed information about the cost of attendance.
Recognized STEM Program
This program is recognized as a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and may be eligible for the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension for international students.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Hold an undergraduate degree in agricultural economics, economics, business, engineering, or a related field.
- Have a solid foundation in math, statistics and economics.
- Want to conduct research that solves interesting real-world problems.
- Have strong analytical skills.
- Are interested in a pursuing a doctorate.
Hands-on learning
- Serve as a research or teaching assistant.
- Conduct international research.
- Compete in the Annual Student Research Expo.
- Present your research at professional and industry conferences.
Related clubs and organizations
- Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
- Graduate and Professional Student Association
- Western Agricultural Economics Association
Career outcomes
Current job openings
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