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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Texas Tech UniversityA combined major merging agricultural economics with business administration. Prepares students for careers in agribusiness, food policy, or commodity markets.
Curriculum Structure
Years 1–2: Core Foundations
Micro and macroeconomics
Agricultural economics intro
Business fundamentals: accounting, finance, management
Statistics and calculus
Years 3–4: Integrated Focus
Agribusiness management and marketing
Commodity markets and resource economics
Business analytics and operations
Capstone or industry internship
Focus Areas
Agribusiness strategy and economics
Rural markets and commodity analysis
Business management in agricultural sectors
Learning Outcomes
Blend agricultural economic principles with business skills
Make decisions in agribusiness environments
Prepare for careers in agri-markets, trade, or graduate programs
Accreditation & Reputation
AACSB-accredited College of Business; the program bridges business and resource economics, with strong industry connections
An interdisciplinary dual-degree designed for students interested in agribusiness, resource economics, and applied policy.
Experiential learning includes:
Field research through the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
Use of GIS tools, Stata, and Excel in agricultural policy and land use modeling.
Case competitions and consulting projects via the Agribusiness Outreach Program.
Internships with agricultural firms, state policy offices, and USDA branches.
This dual-degree path gives students a powerful mix of economic analysis and business acumen with a focus on agriculture, resource management, and policy. It’s ideal for those aiming to work as agribusiness analysts, commodity traders, rural development officers, or economic consultants in the agriculture sector. Texas Tech helps launch these careers through:
Davis College Career Services and the Rawls College of Business provide internship placements, résumé prep, and direct access to industry-specific job fairs and alumni networks.
Graduates report starting salaries between $55,000–$68,000, with roles in firms like John Deere, Land O’Lakes, USDA, and agribusiness finance companies.
Industry partnerships include collaborations with Texas Farm Bureau, Cargill, AgTexas, and regional economic development agencies, offering hands-on learning and internship experience.
Accredited by both the AACSB (for business) and SACSCOC, the program offers long-term recognition in both corporate and policy settings.
Coursework includes agribusiness management, environmental economics, commodity markets, and global trade—offering deep insight into economic systems that affect food and land resources.
Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can pursue an MS in Agricultural and Applied Economics, MBA, or advanced degrees in Environmental Policy, Law, or Rural Development.
Official high school transcripts, Typical SAT scores: Math (520-620), Critical Reading (510-600), Writing (470-570), Average GPA 3.44, TOEFL: IBT(Internet-based)-79, TOEFL (Paper-based)- 550, IELTS- 6.5Agribusiness Analyst – Study agricultural markets and support agribusiness strategiesPolicy Analyst – Evaluate economic policy in food production and rural developmentCommodity Trader – Trade agricultural goods using economic insights and forecastingFarm Business Consultant – Advise agricultural firms on operations and economic planning
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