Overview
Agricultural and Resource Economics from Colorado State University generally signifies a mastery of advanced microeconomic theory and quantitative methods, with a particular expertise in either agricultural economics or natural resource and environmental economics. Ph.D. graduates are experts in applied economics and are trained to develop and execute innovative research programs, teach undergraduate and graduate level economics courses, and present theoretical and applied economic concepts and results to a wide variety of audiences.
Careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to succeed in a variety of positions at universities, in the public institution sector (e.g. USDA, ERS), and private enterprises including consulting firms.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Microeconomic Theory
- Methodology of Economic Research
- Optimization Methods for Applied Economics
- Econometric Theory
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Advanced Methods in Applied Economics
- Quantitative Methods for Economists
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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The deadline to be granted full consideration for departmental funding is February 15, 2022.
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Disciplines
Economics Natural Resource Management Agriculture View 13 other PhDs in Natural Resource Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
- One official transcript of all collegiate work completed post-high school.
- The application fee
- Scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic.
- Certified proof of financial support
- Passport copy
Tuition Fee
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International
30858 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30858 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
30858 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30858 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
15130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15130 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Fort Collins
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Funding
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