Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences
Master of Science (M.S.) in Agricultural and Resource Economics
Fort Collins, USA
MSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: Master of Science (M.S.) in Agricultural and Resource Economics; fields: Agricultural Economics and Natural Resource and Environmental Economics. The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (DARE) certifies a 30 credit hour programme with original research (thesis or technical paper). It's a standard two‑year M.S.; students who accelerate their studies can finish earlier. Coursework emphasizes microeconomic applications and quantitative methods and can be completed in three semesters; most students defend a thesis in a public defense.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in government, NGOs, agribusiness, and research. Careers: economist, policy analyst, resource manager, consultant; skills include data analysis and environmental policy.
Fields:
-Agricultural Economics
-Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree certified by the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (DARE) is a formal program of study consisting of 30 credit hours including a work of original research (thesis or technical paper). The program is designed as a standard two year M.S. degree, but students who work diligently can finish earlier. Class work is focused on microeconomic applications and quantitative methods, and can typically be completed in approximately three semesters. Most M.S. students in DARE opt to prepare a thesis, which must be defended publicly before a degree is granted.
