Careers in Agricultural Business and Resource Economics
Careers
Careers in Agribusiness Economics & Management or Environmental & Water Resource Economics
A bachelor's degree in one of these two programs will prepare you to work in agricultural business careers, applied economics careers, resource management careers, or continue your studies in graduate school.
Example Career Paths
Agribusiness Economics & Management:
- Entrepreneur: Drive advancements in agribusiness and other sectors through the innovation of products, processes, and business models.
- Farm and ranch manager: Hire and supervise farm and livestock workers as you plan, direct, and coordinate efficient, sustainable site operations.
- Financial analyst: Develop and lead industry research, prepare industry updates, and review and assess emerging risks associated with investing in various industries.
- Food category manager: Oversee retail operations and serve as the in-store expert on the visual merchandising, management, and sale of certain groups of types of products.
- Wholesale buyer: Analyze buying trends, sales records, price, and quality to advise companies about purchasing and vendor selection and monitoring.
Environmental & Water Resource Economics:
- Economic Development Specialist: Assist in the planning, implementation, and coordination of economic development programs and goals for a municipality or other governmental organization.
- Environmental Economic Policy Analyst: Work as a political scientist to understand the effects of policies and assist government agencies or private corporations with business decisions relevant to the environment.
- Environmental Educator: Plan events and programs to educate the next generation about environmental issues and encourage thoughtful stewardship of the natural world.
- Environmental Lawyer: Tackle legal issues related to environmental compliance, corporate transactions, native title land management, or climate finance for renewable energy; or work for a governmental or nonprofit agency to defend or enforce environmental regulations, draft policies, or lobby for environmental causes.
- Water Quality Manager: Monitor and oversee compliance of safe, quality drinking water while guiding optimal, efficient water systems.