2011-2012 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Agricultural Economics
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342 Waters Hall
785-532-3357
Fax: 785-532-6925
agec@k-state.edu
http://www.agecon.ksu.edu/
Department Head:
David Lambert
Director of graduate studies:
John Crespi
Allen Featherstone (MAB)
Graduate Faculty:
*Vincent Amanor-Boadu, Ph.D., University of Guelph, Ontario
*Andrew Barkley, Ph.D., University of Chicago
G. A. Barnaby (Art), Ph.D., Texas A&M University
David Barton, Ph.D., Purdue University
*Jason Bergtold, Ph.D., Virginia Tech
*Arlo W. Biere, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Michael Boland, Ph.D., Purdue University
*Robert O. Burton, Jr., Ph.D., Purdue University
*John M. Crespi, Ph.D., University of California at Davis
*Tim Dalton, Ph.D., Purdue University
Biswaranjan Das, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
*Kevin C. Dhuyvetter, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Allen M. Featherstone, Ph.D., Purdue University
Barry Flinchbaugh, Ph.D., Purdue University
*John (Sean) Fox, Ph.D., Iowa State University
Bill Golden, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Orlen Grunewald, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Rodney Jones, Ph.D., Virginia Tech University
*David K. Lambert, Ph.D., Oregon State University
*Michael Langemeier, Ph.D., Purdue University
*John Leatherman, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Xianghong Li, Ph.D., University of California
Daniel O’Brien, Ph.D., Iowa State University
*Hikaru H. Peterson, Ph.D., Cornell University
*Jeff M. Peterson, Ph.D., Cornell University
*Ted Schroeder, Ph.D., Iowa State University
*Bryan W. Schurle, Ph.D., Ohio State University
*Glyndall Tonsor, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Jeffery Williams, Ph.D., Michigan State University
*Christine A. Wilson, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Tian Xia, Ph.D., University of California
* Denotes graduate faculty that are certified to serve as the major professor for doctoral students.
Graduate Faculty Associates:
Nina Lilja, Ph.D., Purdue University
Richard V. Llewelyn, Ph.D., Kansas State University
Leah Tsoodle, Ph.D., Kansas State University
On- Campus Program description
The Department of Agricultural Economics offers on-campus studies leading to a Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The Ph.D. degree is joint with the Department of Economics. The M.S. and Ph.D. programs stress a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative analysis, and their application in agricultural and rural issues.
The Agricultural Economics program seeks to achieve excellence in teaching, research, and Extension through the development of the individual student. The core curriculum is deliberately broad in order to build a framework of fundamental information so that new findings and concepts can be assimilated as they arise in the rapidly changing field of agricultural economics. In addition, the programs are designed to provide graduate students a core body of common knowledge through a number of required courses and limited electives.
The core curriculum requires of every student successful completion of courses in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, quantitative methods, production economics and agricultural marketing.
Off- Campus Program description
An off-campus distance Master’s of Agribusiness (MAB) degree is offered through the Agricultural Economics Department for working professionals. The MAB program emphasizes the application of economic and management concepts to problems facing the agribusiness professional. The program is designed for off-campus students who wish to continue full-time employment while pursuing the post-baccalaureate degree. The MAB program emphasizes the study of economic and agribusiness management concepts and their application to food and agricultural business situations. The curriculum focuses on current issues facing agribusiness managers while providing tools for making better decisions in the areas of risk management, logistics, financial management, strategic planning, agricultural resource and trade policy, marketing, human resource management, and institutional changes within agriculture. Two one-week campus sessions are required during both the first and second year of the program. For additional information please see the Agribusiness (MAB) - Distance Program catalog page.
Admission
M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees
Most incoming students have degrees in agricultural economics, economics, business, or some other field in agriculture. Some students have degrees in other social sciences, statistics, computer science, or engineering. The most important consideration for applicants is an interest in continued study and intensive research in some area of agricultural, resource, or environmental economics with the minimum prerequisites for admission to the program. A strong background in economics and quantitative methods are the most important requirements.
Application for admission to the program in a fall semester should be made in the preceding winter or early spring.
Admission to graduate study in agricultural economics requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last two years of undergraduate work that earned a bachelors degree. Undergraduate subject matter requirements are as follows:
- Two courses in the principles of economics
- A course in intermediate microeconomics or production economics and agricultural market structures
- A course in intermediate macroeconomic theory
- An additional course in agricultural economics or economics
- A course in statistics
- A course in calculus
Students whose undergraduate academic performance and program of study warrant admission, although some of the subject matter requirements are not met, may be admitted provisionally. Students admitted provisionally will make up these deficiencies by enrolling in appropriate courses for undergraduate credit.
Applicants with grades in the final two years of an undergraduate program that average below 3.0 may, in exceptional cases, be considered for probational admission. Applicants admitted on a probational basis must acquire regular standing by doing satisfactory graduate work during the first semester of graduate study.
Research facilities
The Department of Agricultural Economics is well equipped for research in agricultural economics. Computing equipment and support staff are available to assist researchers. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged and facilitated.
Graduate programs and research in departments such as economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, industrial engineering, business administration and the production departments in agriculture provide support for research and graduate education in agricultural economics.
Financial support
The Department of Agricultural Economics financially supports graduate study and development in numerous ways. Students enrolled in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs are eligible for graduate research, teaching, and extension assistantships. Departmental faculty regularly secure research and extension grants from federal agencies, state agencies, commodity commissions, research foundations, and private industry. In addition, the Department routinely supports many teaching and research assistantships. The Department has a successful record of securing USDA National Needs Fellowships and other graduate student fellowships and scholarships. Graduate assistantships are usually on a fivetenths basis. Stipends vary depending upon time worked and level of graduate education. Graduate assistants and instructors are regarded as Kansas residents for enrollment fee purposes.
Doctor of Philosophy
Dual Degree
Master of Agribusiness (MAB) - Distance Program
Master of Science
Agricultural Economics
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