Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business New Mexico State University

Overview

The Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business programme at New Mexico State University provides students with a robust foundation in economic theory and practical business applications. This degree is specifically designed to develop the professional skills required to manage complex operations within the global food and fibre supply chain.

Students engage with a curriculum that blends academic rigour with real-world examples, supported by a dedicated faculty and industry stakeholders. The programme offers the flexibility to tailor elective choices towards specific career interests, such as natural resource management, agricultural production, or international marketing strategies.

Why Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business at New Mexico State University?

The department maintains strong links with industry stakeholders to ensure the curriculum remains relevant to the modern agribusiness landscape. Students benefit from a collaborative learning environment where faculty provide hands-on opportunities to apply economic principles to practical business challenges.

Distinctive teaching features include the use of decision case studies and simulated trading environments to build quantitative and analytical expertise. The university's location and institutional strengths in agricultural sciences provide a unique backdrop for studying the socio-economic aspects of food systems and resource policy.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 26883 per year
• National fee: USD 26883 per year
• Local fee: USD 8504 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Agricultural Economics and Business
• Careers in Food and Agribusiness
• Food and Agribusiness Management
• Food and Agribusiness Accounting
• Food and Agricultural Issues
• Technology and Communication for Business Management
• World Agriculture and Food Problems
• Natural Resource Economics
• Water Resource Economics
• Agricultural Policy
• Marketing and Food Agricultural Products
• Financial Derivative Markets
• Food and Agricultural Sales
• Agricultural and Natural Resource Law
• Economics of Food and Agricultural Markets
• Economic Analysis of Food and Agribusiness
• Spreadsheet Applications in Food and Agriculture
• Applied Production Economics
• Food and Agribusiness Financial Management
• Senior Seminar
• Food and Agribusiness Market Assessment
• Food and Agribusiness Marketing Plan Development
• Case Studies in Food and Agribusiness Management
• Making and Marketing Wine
• Real Estate Appraisal

Careers with Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse leadership roles within national and international companies, government agencies, and non-profit organisations. Common career paths include agribusiness management, agricultural production, financial analysis, and commodity marketing.

The programme also fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, with many alumni successfully launching their own ventures in the agricultural sector. Others find rewarding opportunities in resource assessment, administration, and policy development for both the public and private sectors.