Rodney Holcomb

Open to students pursuing graduate study in agricultural economics beyond the requirements for a master's degree. Independent research and thesis under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 24 credit hours.

For students working on an MS degree in agricultural economics. Independent research and thesis under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Supervised professional experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics or agribusiness. Designed for Master of Agriculture program. Graded on pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

Application of modern decision theory in the uncertain environment that the agricultural business operates. Planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling problems associated with establishing an agricultural business, achieving firm growth and operating the firm through time. Use of spreadsheets to perform production planning and analysis related to agricultural business operation with linear programming, simulations, and other tools. Analysis of the interaction of resources, prices and production alternatives. Previously offered as AGEC 4323. May not be used for Degree Credit with AGEC 5423.Prerequisite(s): AGEC 3333 and (AGEC 3603 or concurrent).

Application of quantitative analysis to the evaluation of business plans for agribusiness firms. Preparation of business plans, including mission statements, financial analyses, marketing plans, personnel and organization requirements of the firm, production and operations plans as well as a contingency plan. Analysis of risk factors associated with agriculturally-based companies. No credit for students with credit in AGEC 4423.Prerequisite(s): AGEC 3333 and (AGEC 3603 or concurrent).

For students working on an MS degree in agricultural economics. Independent research and thesis under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Supervised professional experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics or agribusiness. Designed for Master of Agriculture program. Graded on pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

Application of modern decision theory in the uncertain environment that the agricultural business operates. Planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling problems associated with establishing an agricultural business, achieving firm growth and operating the firm through time. Use of spreadsheets to perform production planning and analysis related to agricultural business operation with linear programming, simulations, and other tools. Analysis of the interaction of resources, prices and production alternatives. Previously offered as AGEC 4323. May not be used for Degree Credit with AGEC 5423.Prerequisite(s): AGEC 3333 and (AGEC 3603 or concurrent).

Application of quantitative analysis to the evaluation of business plans for agribusiness firms. Preparation of business plans, including mission statements, financial analyses, marketing plans, personnel and organization requirements of the firm, production and operations plans as well as a contingency plan. Analysis of risk factors associated with agriculturally-based companies. No credit for students with credit in AGEC 4423.Prerequisite(s): AGEC 3333 and (AGEC 3603 or concurrent).

Supervised work experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics, including banks, farm credit services, agriculture chemical firms, Soil Conservation Service, congressional offices and other opportunities. Credit will not substitute for required courses. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

Supervised work experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics, including banks, farm credit services, agriculture chemical firms, Soil Conservation Service, congressional offices and other opportunities. Credit will not substitute for required courses. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

Supervised professional experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics or agribusiness. Designed for Master of Agriculture program. Graded on pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

Supervised work experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics, including banks, farm credit services, agriculture chemical firms, Soil Conservation Service, congressional offices and other opportunities. Credit will not substitute for required courses. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

For students working on an MS degree in agricultural economics. Independent research and thesis under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Supervised professional experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics or agribusiness. Designed for Master of Agriculture program. Graded on pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

Supervised work experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics, including banks, farm credit services, agriculture chemical firms, Soil Conservation Service, congressional offices and other opportunities. Credit will not substitute for required courses. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

Application of modern decision theory in the uncertain environment that the agricultural business operates. Planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling problems associated with establishing an agricultural business, achieving firm growth and operating the firm through time. Use of spreadsheets to perform production planning and analysis related to agricultural business operation with linear programming, simulations, and other tools. Analysis of the interaction of resources, prices and production alternatives. Previously offered as AGEC 4323. May not be used for Degree Credit with AGEC 5423.Prerequisite(s): AGEC 3333 and (AGEC 3603 or concurrent).

Application of quantitative analysis to the evaluation of business plans for agribusiness firms. Preparation of business plans, including mission statements, financial analyses, marketing plans, personnel and organization requirements of the firm, production and operations plans as well as a contingency plan. Analysis of risk factors associated with agriculturally-based companies. No credit for students with credit in AGEC 4423.Prerequisite(s): AGEC 3333 and (AGEC 3603 or concurrent).

Supervised work experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics, including banks, farm credit services, agriculture chemical firms, Soil Conservation Service, congressional offices and other opportunities. Credit will not substitute for required courses. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

For students working on an MS degree in agricultural economics. Independent research and thesis under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Supervised work experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics, including banks, farm credit services, agriculture chemical firms, Soil Conservation Service, congressional offices and other opportunities. Credit will not substitute for required courses. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

For students working on an MS degree in agricultural economics. Independent research and thesis under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Supervised professional experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics or agribusiness. Designed for Master of Agriculture program. Graded on pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

Supervised work experience with approved public and private employers in agricultural economics, including banks, farm credit services, agriculture chemical firms, Soil Conservation Service, congressional offices and other opportunities. Credit will not substitute for required courses. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of internship committee and advisor.

For students working on an MS degree in agricultural economics. Independent research and thesis under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.