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Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Economics

USA

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What will I learn?

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE ENVIRONMENT

Apply economic principles and models to save the environment! Our major teaches you to think critically about how human decisions impact our environment and natural resources. Tackle big issues like climate change, sustainable practices, land use, water supply, water quality and the allocation of scarce natural resources facing our society. In this major, you will study how human decisions impact our environment and natural resources. We will provide you with a solid foundation in resource economics, business and the environment, topped with a range of data and analytical specialties.

AREAS OF STUDY

  • Resource Economics
  • Environmental Economics
  • Environmental Law
  • Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
  • Economics of Biotechnology and New Technologies
  • Surveys and Economic Experiments
  • Statistical Research Methods
  • Agricultural and Natural Resource Policy
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Community Economic Development
  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
  • Natural Sciences

CAREER OPTIONS

  • Economic Consultant
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Database Management
  • Environmental Lawyer
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Geographic Information System Analyst
  • Peace Corps Volunteer
  • U.S. agencies such as the Economic Resource Service
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Environmental Protection Specialist
  • Natural Resource Educator
  • Natural Resource and Environmental Control

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

  • Economics
  • Resource Economics
  • Environmental Law
  • Urban Affairs and Public Policy
  • Statistics
  • Economic Policy Analysis

Majors

  • Economics of Sustainability and Policy
  • Natural Resource Management

Which department am I in?

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$37,680.00 (31,79,210) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

531 South College Ave.,

104 Townsend Hall,

NEWARK,

Delaware,

19716, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who

  • have a high school diploma;
  • have the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma; or
  • are beyond the age of compulsory secondary school attendance in Delaware.

English proficiency test scores:

Direct Admission

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 79 (iBT), 550 (PBT), 233 (CBT)
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8
  • Cambridge English Assessment: B2 First/171
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) : 110+
  • EIKEN: Grade 1 Pass or Pre-1 Pass (CEFR C1 or CEFR B2)
  • PTE Academic: 53
  • GaoKao English: 125+/150; 105/120
  • South Korea CSAT English Language: 1

Academic Transitions Pathway

  • IELTS: 5.5-6.0
  • TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 65-78
  • TOEFL Essentials: Below 8
  • Duolingo English Test (DET): 95-109
  • EIKEN: Grade 2 Pass (CEFR B1)
  • PTE Academic: 52 or Below
  • GaoKao English: 105-124/150
  • South Korea CSAT English Language: 2

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Delaware

UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network

  • Top 201-300 universities globally (Shanghai Ranking, 2022)
  • Top 100 universities in the U.S. (US World & News, 2022)
  • One of the 10 oldest universities in the U.S., founded in 1743
  • Located close to New York, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia