The accelerated master's program allows eligible Agricultural and Resource Economics students to take graduate and undergraduate courses simultaneously, earning dual credit toward both degrees while maintaining eligibility for undergraduate scholarships and avoiding graduate tuition fees.

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About the Accelerated Master's Program

Students pursuing a B.S. in Agribusiness Economics and Management or Environmental and Water Resource Economics may apply to the accelerated master's program (AMP) to earn an M.S. degree in Applied Econometrics and Data Analytics or Applied Economics and Policy Analysis. You'll complete both undergraduate and graduate courses in your senior year, allowing you to graduate with both degrees faster.

• The accelerated master's degree in applied econometrics and data analytics is an 18-month program and doesn't require a thesis.
• The accelerated master's degree in applied economics and policy analysis is a two-year program and requires a thesis. 
• While in AMP undergraduate tuition fees apply. Once your undergraduate degree is completed, graduate tuition fees apply.
• One year of graduate study after finishing your accelerated coursework in your senior year is needed to complete your M.S. degree.

Eligibility

Interested in the accelerated program? Connect with the AREC Academic Advisor early and often to ensure you're on the right track throughout your undergraduate studies.

Students who are interested in applying to the agricultural and resource economics accelerated master's degree program must meet the following requirements:

• Be declared in the B.S. in Agribusiness Economics and Management or Environmental and Water Resource Economics.
• Complete at least 75 units at the time of application.
• Complete at least 90 units prior to admission and the Feb. 1 the annual priority application deadline.
• Maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA prior to admission to the program.

How to Apply

You should apply to the program in your third (junior) year. If accepted into the program, you will take graduate-level courses during your fourth (senior) year, which will count toward both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.

1. Meet with the AREC academic advisor to confirm your eligibility and receive the application password.
2. Submit your application materials through GradApp (a password from the AREC Academic Advisor is required).
   1. GRE is optional. In the application space for GRE scores, enter "N/A".
   2. Submit three letters of recommendation from faculty members or a combination of letters from at least two faculty members and one supervisor.
   3. Submit a statement of purpose.

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