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Online Master of Ag and Applied Economics

The Online Master of Agricultural and Applied Economics degree from Virginia Tech offers specialized skills in economic modeling, data analytics, econometrics, forecasting, and micro- and macroeconomics. This 100% online program provides exceptional value with a fixed cost regardless of location.

Program Overview

• The program is designed to equip students with the skills to analyze and interpret data effectively, making them competitive in a wide range of industries.
• It integrates practical tools and frameworks with real-world issues in industry and government, offering applied coursework in areas like commodity markets, pricing, and the contemporary challenges facing food systems.

Career Pathways

• Opportunities abound in roles such as market analyst, policy analyst, commodities trader, supply chain logistics specialist, business economist, or any position related to data analytics.

Program Structure

• The program is delivered asynchronously through the Canvas platform.
• It consists of 30 credit hours, with up to 12 transferable credits allowed.
• The program can be completed in 24 months.

Admission Requirements

• Basic statistics
• Intermediate microeconomics
• Introduction to differential calculus
• 3.0 GPA (4+1 program 3.3 GPA)
• Additional admission requirements may apply.

Curriculum

• The curriculum includes courses that develop specialized skills in economic modeling, data analytics, econometrics, forecasting, and micro- and macroeconomics.
• Technical skills in R and Python programming are also covered.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills required to frame business and policy questions using economic analysis are emphasized.

Tuition and Cost

• The tuition fee for the 2025-2026 academic year is $1,106.00 per credit.
• This is a self-funded graduate program.

Skills Acquired

• Data management and visualization in econometrics and forecasting
• Technical skills in R and Python programming
• Critical thinking and analytical skills required to frame business and policy questions using economic analysis

Diploma

• The online degree delivers the same high-quality education as the on-campus program.
• The diploma will reflect the Virginia Tech brand, with no mention of “online.”