Overview

The Applied and Resource Economics major places a high priority on program flexibility and individualized attention. In addition to meeting the general education requirements of the University and the College, students majoring in Applied and Resource Economics are expected to take a common core of courses.

Students may concentrate in one or more of the following areas: Marketing and Business Management, Environmental Economics and Policy, and International Development. Concentration areas are optional (not required to fulfill the requirements for the major).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Population, Food, and the Environment
Principles of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Applied Resource Economics
Essentials of Accounting and Business
Business Management
Business Strategies and Policy in Food Industries
Marketing and Consumer Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed international first-year application includes:

A Completed Common Application or Coalition Application
$80 Application Fee (non-refundable)
Essay & Two Optional Letters of Recommendation
Official Secondary School Transcripts
Standardized Test (Optional)
English Proficiency Requirement
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39678 USD / year

≈ 39678 USD / year
Out-of-State

39678 USD / year

≈ 39678 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17010 USD / year

≈ 17010 USD / year

Living costs

Storrs

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Storrs

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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