MS in Environmental & Natural Resource Economics

Our graduate programs offer qualified students an unparalleled opportunity to work on applied and theoretical issues in natural resource economics, with an emphasis on coastal and marine resource development and management. Department faculty members are well-known for their environmental and resource research, including marine and terrestrial resource management, marketing, and ecosystem services. There are a special focus on fisheries management, marine pollution, water quality, renewable energy, and other resource use issues in the coastal zone. The faculty includes recognized experts with national and international reputations who have played key roles in the academic profession and the formulation of regional, national and international policies.

We strive for excellence in teaching, research, and service. We prepare our students with the skills, knowledge, and insight to address today’s world's challenges and support their development as lifelong learners. We foster collaboration among our undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty in experiential learning and provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge beyond the University.

We address contemporary problems through innovative, relevant, and scholarly research. We extend our research-based knowledge through community engagement in our Land Grant and Sea Grant heritage tradition. We are dedicated to outreach and service to our state, national, and global community.