Program Overview

Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Texas Tech University offers a range of programs for students interested in the field of agricultural and applied economics.

Graduate Programs

• M.S. Agricultural and Applied Economics
  • General Info
  • Prerequisites
  • Credit Hour Requirements
  • Substitution for Core Courses
  • Thesis Proposal and Proposal Defense
  • Professional Paper Requirement for No-thesis Students
  • Final Examination
  • Degree Program Course Requirements
• Master of Agribusiness
• Ph.D. Agricultural and Applied Economics
  • General Info
  • Prerequisites
  • Credit Hour Requirements
  • Transfer of Credit
  • Substitution for Core Courses
  • Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination
  • Qualifying Examination and Admission to Candidacy
  • Final Examination
  • Degree Program Course Requirements
• Agribusiness Graduate Minor
• Agricultural and Applied Economics Graduate Minor
• Agribusiness Graduate Certificate

Undergraduate Programs

• Overview of Undergrad Majors
• BS in Ag. & Applied Economics
• BS in Agribusiness
• Dual BS in Ag. & Applied Economics / General Business
• Overview of Undergrad Minors
• Minor in Agribusiness Management
• Minor in International Agribusiness

Application Process

Policies & Requirements

• Submission of Materials: All application materials must be submitted by uploading directly on the TTU Graduate School website.
• Evaluation Process: The departmental committee will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of applicants based on their academic records, completed coursework, transcripts, GRE scores (if available), background in mathematics, statistics, and economic theory, English proficiency scores (for international applicants), letters of recommendation, and the quality of their undergraduate institution when considering admission and assistantship decisions.
• Transcript Requirements: The TTU Graduate School only requires transcripts from colleges you graduate from, the TTU AAEC Department does require copies of all transcripts from all schools attended.
• GRE Requirement: Please be aware that the GRE requirement is currently waived through summer 2027.
• Letters of Recommendation: Three formal recommendation letters are required. These letters must be on letterheads and signed by the referee. The referees must upload these letters to the website. Any recommendation letters that are unsigned will be rejected. We do not accept any recommendation letters directly from applicants.
• Notification of Admission: Official notification of admission from the TTU Graduate School is sent through the application website. No information is ever given via telephone, for privacy reasons.
• Application Fee: Our department does not offer application fee waivers.
• Accelerated Program (MAB 150): The accelerated program (MAB150) is only for current undergraduates in our college.
• Visa and I-20 Inquiries: Please be advised that any Visa or I-20 questions should be sent to Graduate School Admissions, not the departments.
• Falsification Policy: Falsification of any of the required documentation will void any admission and/or failure to comply with all the requirements and directions for applying to this program can result in rejection from this program.
• Assistantships: We do not offer any type of assistantships for the Master of Agribusiness program.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Admission: August 1
• Summer Admission: April 1
• Spring Admission: November 20
• Note: If you apply after the deadline, your application may still be processed, but there is NO GUARANTEE that it will be processed in time.

Research & Institutes

• Faculty Research Expertise & Scholarship
• Annual Reports
• International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness
• Thornton Agricultural Finance Institute

Resources

• Graduate Programs Handbook
• AAEC Document Library (requires eraider login)
• FACULTY RESOURCES
  • Office of Research & Innovation
  • Office of Research Services
  • Office of Research Development & Communications
  • International Grants Administration and Partnerships
  • CASNR Funding Opportunity List