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B.S in Food and Health Systems Economics

BSAEM in Food and Health Systems Economics

Learn more about this degree offered by the department of agricultural and applied economics.

The Food and Health Systems Economics major will expand students' knowledge and provide skills for careers in public health, nutrition and health economics, and government policy. This major brings together economics expertise from both the food and the health systems to prepare students for fulfilling careers in both of these areas. Students in this major will learn about animal and crop production, food processing, and nutrition, as well as health as an integrated system. Students will graduate from this major prepared to address the complex and interrelated issues that link food and health, from obesity issues to unexpected pandemics.

Career tracks

Students studying food and health systems economics pursue careers in:

  • Public health official
  • Food and health economist
  • Policy analyst
  • Development economist
  • Health researcher
  • Food policy analyst
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AAEC 4814: Food and Health Economics

AAEC 4814: Food and Health Economics

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Enrolling in the Food and Health Economics course was one of the best decisions I made as a second semester senior. As an Agribusiness Management major, I've taken countless courses regarding standard business and agricultural concepts. This course stimulated the principles I have learned over the years while delving into a completely new focus of food, nutrition, and health. Dr. Davis constantly makes an effort to form personal relationships with his students while challenging new economic concepts to form future successes. If you are interested in the microeconomics of food, nutrition, and health and the implications behind why we make certain decisions regarding food, this class is for you.

Morgan White, B.S. Agribusiness '20

Agricultural and Applied Economics

Katie White  /  (540) 231‑6846  /  

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