Cornell University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.- Agricultural Economics; M.P.S.(Agr.) - Agricultural Economics; M.S.- Resource Economics; M.P.S.(Agr.) - Resource Economics, Ph.D. - Agricultural Economics; Ph.D.- Resource Economics

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The M.S. and Ph.D. programs are research oriented, and each requires a thesis or dissertation. Students normally are expected to obtain the M.S. or equivalent degree before entering a Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. student must take at least one minor in another field, such as Economics. The Master of Professional Studies (Agriculture) is a terminal degree for persons with experience who want additional training pertinent to their profession. In addition, the M.P.S. (Agr.) program has a Peace Corp. option in which the student undertakes two semesters of academic work at Cornell and a Peace Corp. assignment. For more information and instruction on how to apply, contact the International Agriculture Program, Box 14 Kennedy Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853; phone 607-255-3037.

Accreditation:

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above