ENVIRONMENTAL, RESOURCE, AND DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (MA)

The Master of Arts (MA) in Environmental, Resource and Development Economics (ERDE) focuses on how social, environmental and economic issues interact with one another on local and global levels. This program investigates many important questions, such as: What is the economic impact of climate change? Must we sacrifice the environment to develop our economies? Can natural resources be developed sustainably? How can nations overcome low incomes and poor health? ERDE students become highly proficient in economic analysis, and in applying this knowledge to issues surrounding low-income communities, resource use, and the environment. They learn from dedicated faculty who are captivated by these topics, and who conduct cutting edge research in these areas. Students in the program are required to take six Core ERDE courses (18 credit hours). There are three options for the remaining 6 credit hours to complete the program: Option 1 - Course Work and Research Project; Option 2 - Course Work and Practicum; Option 3 - Course Work Only from a list of eligible electives. ERDE students must complete a total of 24 credit hours to graduate from the program. The expected time to graduate is 1 year.