Sustainable use of our land, water and plant resources is increasingly recognized as a key societal goal. The Resource Economics and Policy field of study involves the development of policies directly relevant to the management of these resources.

What you will learn

Resource Economics and Policy combines science, field study, economics, policy, and project design and implementation to produce a unique educational experience for students. You will learn about:

• sustainable resource management
• economics of natural resource, water, forestry and land use
• finding practical ways to conserve water, forests, biodiversity and energy
• renewable resource and environmental decision making
• resource and environmental policy development

You will participate in a group project design course and complete a resource management group project, enabling you to gain real-world experience as you develop leadership and management skills. You wll experience:

• practical, hands on experience in assessing environmental challenges
• opportunities to work with fellow students with different perspectives
• the opportunity to develop skills with a range of tools to assist renewable resource decision making

Required high school classes

• Senior Biology
• Senior Chemistry
• Senior Mathematics

Students can be admitted into this college with one subject deficiency that must be cleared before the second year of study.

Required grade average

Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

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If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

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