Agricultural & Applied Economics, MAAE
for the Master of Agricultural and Applied Economics in Agricultural and Applied Economics
department head: Sean Fox
director of graduate studies: Nick Paulson
director of graduate recruiting and admissions: Madhu Khanna
address: 326 Mumford Hall, MC-710, 1301 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801
phone: (217) 333-1810
fax: (217) 333-5538
email: ace-grad@illinois.edu
The MAAE degree is a course-based program that provides students with training in economic theory along with the quantitative skills needed to pursue careers as analysts and managers in industry, government, and related organizations. Available course offerings cover a broad range of potential specialization areas within agricultural and applied economics to suit student interests. Course plans for specialization must be approved by the student’s academic advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.
for the Master of Agricultural and Applied Economics in Agricultural and Applied Economics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Microeconomic Theory | ||
| ACE 500 | Applied Economic Theory | 4 |
| Quantitative Methods | ||
| ACE 562 | Applied Regression Models I | 2 |
| ACE 564 | Applied Regression Models II | 2 |
| At least 4 additional hours in approved quantitative methods course(s) | 4 | |
| Field Specialization | ||
| 12 hours of approved graduate field courses | 12 | |
(Must include at least 8 hours in ACE, and 8 hours at the 500 level) | ||
| Professional/Research Internship | ||
| ACE 592 | Special Topics | 2 |
| or ACE 591 | Independent Study | |
| Graduate Electives | 6 | |
| Total | 32 | |
Other Requirements
| Other Requirements may overlap | |
| A minimum of 20 hours of credit within the unit at the 500 level, not including ACE 566. | |
| A minimum of 20 hours at the 500-level overall. | |
| Minimum program GPA | 3.0 |