Environmental and Resource Economics Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Resource Economics provides students with an understanding of the critical linkages between economics and key environmental issues. It also offers an introduction to the most important analytical tools, including cost-benefit analysis.
Ec 201 Principles of Microeconomics is a prerequisite for two core courses: Ec 527 Cost-Benefit Analysis and Ec 530 Resource and Environmental Economics. Undergraduate intermediate microeconomics and econometrics are recommended prior to enrollment, but not required.
Completion Requirements
Completion of the program requires a total of 16 graduate credits including the 3 core courses (12 credits) and one additional elective course (4 credits):
Core Courses
| Ec 522 | Economics of Sustainability: Theory and Practice | 4 |
| Ec 527 | Cost-Benefit Analysis | 4 |
| Ec 530 | Resource and Environmental Economics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Electives
Economics Courses
| | Ec graduate level elective | 4 |
Though any Economics course fulfills the elective requirement, the following environmental and resource economics courses may be offered:
- Ec 532 Advanced Environmental Economics
- Ec 533 Resource Economics
- Ec 534 Business Environmental Management
- Ec 537 Public Utility Economics
- Ec 543 Global Environmental Economics
Other Courses
| | Other graduate level elective | 4 |
Courses from other department can be applied to the electives requirements with prior approval of the Graduate Program Director.
Total Credit Hours: 16