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Master of Science
Master of Science in Agribusiness MSAB
non-thesis track
For students majoring in economics or agricultural economics.
Expand your knowledge of economic theory for a career in private industry, state and federal goverment, education in the agricultural industry.
The MSAB courses provide solid economic theory and prepare you for a career in:
- private industry
- state & federal government
- secondary, post-secondaryand professional institutions
- entrepreneurial pursuits
- management
- finance
- production
- international marketing
- human resources
- research and development
- sales
Courses
Fall
3-AEB 6106 Microeconomic Principles and Analysis
3-AEB 6225 Public Policy and the Agribusiness Firm
3-STA 6166 Statistical Methods
Spring
3-AEB 6385 Management Strategies for Agribusiness Firms
3-AEB 6553 Elements of Econometrics
3-AEB 6817 Survey Research Methods for Agribusiness
Summer C (Internship)
3 or 4-AEB 6942 Advanced Applications in Agribusiness Experience (project based on internship) Read more in the Graduate Handbook 2020 - 2021 ...
Fall
3-AEB 6183 Agribusiness Risk Management
6-Electives
Total minimum credit hours required: 30
Course schedule subject to change at department’s discretion.
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Jess Herman
Graduate Academic Advisor
1179 MCCA
352-294-7622
jherman@ufl.edu
Only applicants who meet the following minimum requirements will be considered for the program:
- Grade of B or better in calculus, financial accounting, finance, management, marketing, statistics, intermediate microeconomics, econometrics
- 300 on GRE (with at least 145 on quantitative) *
- minimum 3.0 upper division GPA
- 3 strong letters of recommendation
* Due to covid's impact on testing availability, this requirement can be waived through spring 2021. However, we strongly encourage applicants to provide GRE scores if possible. If GRE scores cannot be provided, the applicant must demonstrate strong quantitative skills elsewhere in their application packet.
Strong quantitative skills are required for this program, specifically in the areas of calculus and statistics. If it has been 2 or more years since you have taken these courses, we recommend you consider taking a refresher or some kind of other preparatory work in these areas.
Applying to the Graduate Program
Application Due: February 1
When applying for graduate assistantships have all materials in to the department in early January.
a. The application process is completely online. Applicants must upload the following documentation when submitting their application. Please only upload one copy of each:
i. Test scoresheets (GRE, TOEFL)
ii. Transcripts (not student degree audits) from all post-secondary institutions attended
iii. International students who earned degrees at international institutions:
1. submit transcripts in both English and the native language
2. submit degree statements/certificates in both English and native language
iv. Three letters of recommendation
v. Statement of Purpose, no more than 2 pages long. (Read Purdue’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) for tips on writing this statement)
vi. Resume or CV
c. All inquiries about the Graduate Application Process, Status, and Decisions should be sent to Jess Herman, Graduate Advisor at jherman@ufl.edu
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Employers of our Graduates
Bank of America
Bank United
Bayer Crop Science
Black & Decker
BBVA Compass Bank
Century 21 Real Estate
Chiquita
Del Monte
Dow Agrosciences
Economic Council of Okeechobee
Farm Bureau
Farm Credit
Florida Department of Citrus
Florida’s Natural
Florida State Attorney’s Office
Ford Motor Company
Helena Chemical
Kansas Pork Association
Morgan Stanley
Naval Air Warfare Center
PepsiCo
Procter and Gamble
Publix
Siemens
Syngenta Crop Protection
T. Rowe Price
Tropicana
USDA
Walt Disney
Wedgworth Farms
