This option is designed to prepare students for careers in government, in the agricultural export trade, with economic consulting firms, for international banking institutions, with other private organizations concerned with international issues, or for more advanced graduate work. This plan of study is designed to prepare a student for a variety of careers in academia, industry or government. Opportunities exist with economic consulting firms, the export trade, farm organizations, international banking institutions and other private organizations concerned with international issues. Past students have taken research positions in government agencies, universities or industry. Complementary areas for additional course work typically include agricultural development, policy, or marketing, although other areas certainly are possible. Students are encouraged to take more than the minimum requirement of quantitative offerings and more training in economics. Language training is also helpful.