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Welcome!
The Department of Agricultural Economics offers undergraduates many choices
in their scholastic development. Students choose between the Agribusiness
and Agricultural Economics degrees and identify a curriculum that suits
their career goals. Neither degree excludes students from careers outside
the agriculture sector. These degree programs can also be beneficial in
preparing students for graduate and/or law school programs.
The Agribusiness degree prepares students for U.S. and international careers
in the nation’s growing agribusiness sector that provides the products
and services for the production, processing, and distribution of food and
other consumer goods. These students integrate economic and business management
principles with technical knowledge to develop practical decision-making
skills. This degree is co-offered with the Mays Business School.
The Agricultural Economics degree provides curricula flexibility with
its Food and Fiber Marketing, Farm and Ranch Management, and Resource
Economics options. The students gain expertise for a variety of jobs in
agriculturally-oriented business firms and agencies.
Our advisors are available to answer your questions, offer study tips,
provide guidance on course selection, and keep you informed on available
internships and employment opportunities. High school juniors and seniors,
change of majors, and students interested in transferring from other universities
and/or community colleges are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible
for answers to questions regarding admissions, applicable coursework,
and deadlines, among other issues.
This website is designed
for use by current and prospective undergraduates in the Department
of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. It is designed
to answer many of the questions you might have as you progress toward
your Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in either Agribusiness or Agricultural
Economics and to explain many of the methods and procedures used by
the Department and University.
While this website attempts to summarize the more important information
from all sources, YOU are ultimately responsible for knowing
and following all University rules and regulations pertaining to your
academic program and progress. Therefore, you should also read the Texas
A&M University Undergraduate Catalog (available in hard-copy format
at the MSC bookstore and on-line at http://www.tamu.edu/admissions/ucat/index.php)
and the latest version of the Texas A&M University Student Rules
(available only on-line at http://student-rules.tamu.edu/).
Another important resource is the Department of Agricultural Economics
Undergraduate Handbook. This handbook is available online (coming soon)
and in hard copy format in the Department’s Undergraduate Office
(Blocker 331). This handbook repeats some of the information contained
in the sources noted above and provides substantial detail on Department-related
issues. Current students may obtain a copy on request. Others are encouraged
to consult the on-line version or purchase a copy for $5 in the Department’s
Undergraduate Office.
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