Courses in accounting, economics, statistics, computer techniques, marketing, and agricultural policy supplement an agricultural economics base enabling B.S. graduates to obtain the skills necessary to become managers in the agricultural sector. The option allows students to concentrate in Agricultural Finance, Farm Business Management, Marketing, Futures and Prices, along with other minors. Careers in farm business and finance, farm operation and management and credit. In recent years, opportunities in the finance and credit fields have increased tremendously. The options prepare the student for entering careers of marketing agricultural commodities including investment analysis and research.
Emphasis includes business, statistics, and price analysis.
Especially attractive opportunities prevail in the growing field of commodity futures. The option encourages students to work towards establishing and running their own businesses. The Environmental Economics, Management, and Policy Option builds upon the broad base with courses in the economics of resource use, planning, public policy, environmental economics, and political science. This training is needed to work with agencies and organizations dealing with problems of rural poverty, use of natural resources, and provision of public services to non-urban areas. The International Trade and Development Option requires a multidisciplinary background to help prepare students for careers in the fast-growing areas of international trade and development.