M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics)
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics

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M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) or Master of Science in Agricultural Economics is a postgraduate Agriculture course. Agricultural Economics is a branch of economics that deals with the distribution, management and productivity of land. Agricultural economics originally applied the principles of economics to the production of crops and livestock, a discipline known as agronomics. Agronomics was a branch of economics that specifically dealt with land usage. With a M.Sc. degree in Agricultural Economics, students can assess food economics, international economics and development economics issues and decision-making processes. Candidates have different options after passing the Master Degree course. They can have jobs in related fields and also go for further research studies.

M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) Eligibility

• Applicants should have a pass degree of B.Sc. Agriculture (4 yrs) or B.Sc. Home Economics or B.Sc. Home Science or B.A. Economics or B.A. Busi. Economics or BBA or BBM or related field.

M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) Syllabus

The below given syllabus is provided by the Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.

M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) Colleges

• Indian Agricultural Research Institute
• Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Agricultural Vishvavidyalaya
• Shri. Shivaji College of Agriculture
• Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya

M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) Course Suitability

• They also have the ability to access and synthesise the relevant economic literature to undertake further research or study in the field of agricultural economics
• They should have a keen and analytical mind, a high level of concentration, an aptitude for research, ability to work as part of a team, positive and optimistic attitude, and ability to foresee future trends in market.
• Applicants also possess the ability to conduct statistical analysis, make effective decisions based on patterns and trends, an interest in scientific developments.
• Other required skills are good observation skills, communication skill, organizing skills, written and oral skills, problem solving skills.
• Computer knowledge is also essential to analyze data.

How is M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) Course Beneficial?

• Applicants can work with legislation and relevant institutions and they are able to analyse interdisciplinary economic issues.
• By M.Sc. degree in Agricultural Economics, students can contribute to affecting the global development, enabling us to ensure survival and progress.
• They can also go for Public Service Careers both at central, state and local levels. Careers are in such areas as agricultural production, marketing, finance, conservation.
• Candidates can also be employed in development, finance, production, natural resource management and marketing in countries throughout the world.

M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) Job Types

• Subject Matter Specialist - Agricultural Economics
• Teaching Assistants - Plant Physiology
• Professor and Associate Professor
• Consultants - Agriculture
• Research Investigator - Agricultural Economics
• Manager - Rural Innovation and Farming
• Commodity Analyst

Advance Course in Agricultural Economics

• Ph.D. (Agricultural Economics)