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Programs Offered
- Certificate
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Delivery Options
- On-Campus
- Accelerated
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Credits
- 9 credits
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Timeline
- One–three semesters
Understand the Economics Behind Environmental Decisions
What is the economic value of a healthy forest, clean water, or an energy resource? How do we balance the benefits of natural resource development with the costs of environmental protection? Natural resource and environmental economics applies economic principles to decisions about how natural resources are used, managed, and protected. It examines the costs and benefits of resource use, environmental policies, and sustainability, including situations where markets fail to account for environmental impacts.
Michigan Tech's on-campus Natural Resource and Environmental Economics Graduate Certificate combines economics, public policy, and environmental applications. You'll develop the analytical knowledge and skills to evaluate natural resource projects, assess environmental challenges, and understand the economic forces shaping resource management decisions
Companies across all industries have an increased demand for professionals who can evaluate the sustainability and environmental impacts of business processes and the use of natural resources, recommending changes where appropriate. This certificate will give students the knowledge and skills to fill the labor market's need for these specialized economists.
Who is This Certificate For?
This certificate is designed for qualified professionals and graduate students interested in the economic dimensions of natural resource management, environmental policy, and sustainability. It's particularly relevant to those who want to strengthen their ability to evaluate resource projects, assess environmental impacts, and understand the economic considerations behind resource management decisions.
What You Need to Know
You'll study the economics of renewable and nonrenewable resources, land use, sustainability, and environmental protection. Coursework examines market failures, the costs and benefits of reducing pollution, and methods for determining the economic value of environmental resources. You'll also develop quantitative and analytical skills for evaluating resource use and environmental decisions. Elective options include topics such as energy economics, environmental policy, forestry, and conservation ethics.
Recent natural resource and environmental economics research topics include petroleum fiscal regimes, global fisheries management, carbon sequestration of forest products, and social and sustainability challenges related to mining and oil production.
Admissions
There are no prerequisites to enroll in this program. See complete admissions requirements.
Accelerated Option
Michigan Tech Bachelor's + 1 Semester = Accelerated Graduate Certificate
Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni, get started right away. Our accelerated graduate certificates are a fast, affordable way to add graduate credentials to your bachelor's degree in as little as one semester. Be more marketable in your industry or prepare for your master's degree. Explore accelerated certificate options.
Credits
This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 9 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.
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