Overview

Key Features

With the Agricultural and Resource Economics program from Colorado State University students gain expertise in applied economics research and obtain positions at academic institutions, think tanks, consulting, and public sector opportunities.

What You’ll Learn

Engage in rigorous coursework in microeconomic theory, quantitative methods and applied courses in the fields of agricultural economics, food systems, and environmental and natural resource economics.
Enhance expertise using economic theory and empirical analysis to measure economic impacts and values to inform policy discussions.
Gain proficiency designing research approaches that highlight critical economic tradeoffs related to agricultural and natural resource management.
Work with stakeholders in the fields of agricultural economics, food systems, and environmental and natural resource economics to design economic research that addresses key concerns.
Improve professional writing and communication skills with the objective of generating publications in peer-reviewed academic journals and presentations in academic conferences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Microeconomic Theory

Methodology of Economic Research

Microeconomic Analysis

Optimization Methods for Applied Economics

Econometric Theory

Advanced Methods in Applied Economics

Quantitative Methods for Economists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Natural Resource Management Agriculture View 29 other PhDs in Natural Resource Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Liability
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts or mark sheets and any certificates, diplomas, or degrees from each college or university attended is required regardless of the length of attendance, including courses in progress.
A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation are required from previous instructors or employers who are able to comment on your abilities and potential for graduate study. You may provide contact information for up to five (5) recommenders.
Statement of Purpose
Recommendations
Resume of Curriculum Vitae (CV)
English Proficiency – Official Test Scores (for international students only)

Tuition Fee

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International

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 36 months.
National

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

13967 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13967 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

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