Applied Economics B.S.

The applied economics major is designed to give students a solid foundation in economics and in how it is applied in the real world to improve people's lives. Core courses provide training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Additional courses focus on environmental and resource economics, international and development economics, agricultural economics, and the economics of the public sector.

Students majoring in applied economics develop strong critical-thinking skills, data analysis proficiency, and the ability to communicate their ideas in writing. Our students have pursued careers in government and in the private sector using their BS degrees. Others have pursued professional or graduate training in economics, law, management, or public policy.

Students completing the applied economics major are not eligible to add a second major in agricultural food and business management due to course overlap.

Students majoring in agricultural and food business management and applied economics cannot minor in either of the department minors (AFBM or APEC). We highly encourage students to pursue a university-wide minor.