Curriculum
Recommended Courses
There are no required prerequisites for the MS in Applied Natural Resource Economics. Prior to admission it is recommended that you have a background in statistics, analytics, and math. The courses listed below, or the equivalent, would help you to excel in this program.
- Calculus (MA1150 or equivalent)
- Economics Principles (EC3001, EC2001, or equivalent)
- Economic Decision Analysis (EC3400 or BA3400 or equivalent)
- Statistics (BA2100 or MA2720 or equivalent)
Model Schedule
A common core of analytical courses (statistics, finance, and economics) -15 credits
- Approved course in statistical methods, usually EC4200 Econometrics
- BA5400 Financial Risk Management & Decision Making
- EC5300 Managerial Economics or EC5000 Microeconomics
- EC5400 Advanced Engineering Economics
- One course from: EC5640 Natural Resource Economics, EC5650 Environmental Economics, EC5620 Energy Economics, or EC5630 Mineral Industry Economics
Required Peace Corps courses-3 credits
- FW5770 Community Planning and Analysis
- SS5010 Peace Corps Master’s International
Approved electives in specific field of interest (6 credits)
Plan A Master's thesis or Plan B Master’s Report (8 credits of EC5999 (4) & EC5994 (4))
Total: 32 credit hours