Applications to the M.S. degree program are reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee in order to determine suitability for study in agricultural and resource economics at the graduate level. In general, successful applicants for the M.S. program will have completed an undergraduate degree program with a grade point average greater than or equal to 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale, and have successfully completed classes in differential calculus, statistics and econometrics, and intermediate microeconomic theory. While an undergraduate background in agricultural and resource economics, economics, or a related field is encouraged, it is not strictly required. All applicants to the program are required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). A high score on this exam can help a student lacking in some areas to document the strengths necessary to gain acceptance in the program and will be considered in funding decisions. However, the Graduate Admission Committee evaluates each perspective student based on the totality of their application packet. As such, there is no minimum requirement for the GRE scores. If admitted, please notify us of your intention to enroll in the semester of admission (or to defer to subsequent semesters) as soon as that decision has been made. Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based). Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.