About Agricultural Economics in Harper Adams University
Food crises, commodity price booms and busts, environmental concerns and trade tensions are just some of the focuses of the analysis undertaken in agricultural economics. Agricultural economics concerns itself with the study of the production and consumption of food in both developed and developing countries along with analysis of the policies that shape the world's largest industry. This programme is a much applied field covering many topics beyond those stereotypically thought of as pertaining to agriculture. These may include finance and risk management, environmental and natural resource economics, game theory, or public policy analysis.
Governments and multi-national companies look to the analytical skills of trained economists to help provide solutions to complex problems. This course blends the distinctive characteristics of practice-driven education in an international context. It is innovative in its provision by incorporating elements of the existing subject areas of agricultural economics, finance, accounting, econometrics, supply chain management and agribusiness management.
Candidates should possess one of the following:
- An honours degree in an appropriate agricultural, scientific or veterinary subject.
- A good UK based HND or Foundation Degree or equivalent in an appropriate agricultural or scientific together with related industrial or professional experience of at least two years.
- A Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate or equivalent.
To apply for this course a degree indicating basic quantitative and mathematical skills is required. You are expected to demonstrate some ability and interest in this area. Whilst formal techniques are taught as part of the MSc course, prior training in these areas is expected.
