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.

About the Department

The department provides information about its history, strategic plan, and faculty and staff.

People

The department consists of faculty and staff, PhD students, distinguished alumni, and recent graduates.

Special Initiatives

The department has special initiatives such as leadership, management, and governance, as well as the Mandela Washington Fellowship.

Student Organizations

The department has student organizations including the Agricultural Economics Association and the Agricultural Economics Graduate Student Association.

Academics

The department offers various academic programs and resources for students.

Academic Resources

The department provides academic resources such as study abroad opportunities, internships, and a graduate programs handbook.

Graduate Programs

The department offers several graduate programs, including:

• 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

The department offers undergraduate programs, including:

• 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

Research & Institutes

The department conducts research and has various institutes, including:

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

Resources

The department provides resources for students and faculty, including:

• Graduate Programs Handbook
• AAEC Document Library
• Faculty Resources
  • Office of Research & Innovation
  • Office of Research Services
  • Office of Research Development & Communications
  • International Grants Administration and Partnerships
  • CASNR Funding Opportunity List

Natural Resource Law in Spain

The department offers a study abroad program in Spain, which provides an overview of the laws and policies governing the ownership, development, and management of natural resources. The program includes:

• Visits to solar power plants and other related industries
• Cultural activities and excursions in Seville and beyond
• Homestay with a local Spanish family The program is a 4-week immersive course based in Seville, Spain, and examines legal issues related to land ownership and wildlife conservation.