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Alcorn State University Agricultural Economics Program Department of Agriculture
Program Summary Agricultural Economics is a dynamic field of study that deals with the application of economics and business principles to real world problems in the production, distribution, and consumption of food and fiber. A degree in Agricultural Economics from Alcorn State University provides practical skills that allow you to analyze many aspects of the agricultural industry. You’ll graduate prepared to work in a variety of institutions applying your knowledge of economics and business to food production, rural development, and natural resources.
Career Opportunities Graduates are recruited by a wide variety of employers in all aspects of agriculture and business. Current employers include local, regional and national agricultural processing and marketing firms; banks, insurance companies and other credit agencies; various USDA agencies, and other government agencies; colleges/universities.
Program Goals The major goals of the Agricultural Economics Program are: • To train students to be well rounded citizens who are competent Agricultural Economists; • To assist students in continuing their educational goals in graduate or professional school; and • To assist students in finding careers in the public and private sector.
Agricultural Economists Are Employed As:
• Financial Specialists • Business Managers • Marketing/Sales Representatives • Agricultural Production Specialists • Extension Agents • Soil Conservationists • Loan Officers • Policy Analysts • Researchers/Teachers and much more
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• Agricultural Economics Club • Research Opportunities • Summer Employment • Internship/Cooperative Program • Graduate and Professional School
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