Bachelor of Science in Resource Economics

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Resource Economics program at UMass Amherst equips students to address environmental and natural resource issues through policy solutions. Students develop expertise in environmental economics, research environmental issues, and gain experience in decision-making tools. Graduates can pursue careers with government entities or private businesses focused on environmental and natural resource management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Resource Economics program at UMass Amherst is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address environmental and natural resource issues.

Objectives:

• Develop policy solutions for environmental and natural resource issues.
• Research issues such as water quality and supply, land use, climate change, pesticide policy, recycling, waste disposal, and marine fisheries management.
• Apply decision-making tools like benefit-cost, risk-benefit, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Gain experience in environmental economics, natural resource economics, public policy, experimental economics, and behavioral economics.

Careers:

• Government entities: Students can pursue careers with government agencies that focus on environmental and natural resource management.
• Private businesses: Graduates can work for private companies that provide services in environmental and natural resource areas.

Other:

• The program is STEM-designated.
• The program is offered by the Department of Resource Economics.
• Students interested in this program may also be interested in the Minor in Resource Economics, Master of Science in Resource Economics, 4+1 Accelerated Master of Science in Resource Economics, and PhD in Resource Economics.