MS Resource Economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The MS provides training in empirical microeconomics and applied econometrics with fields in environmental and natural resource economics, empirical industrial organization, experimental and behavioral economics and health economics. The department is STEM-classified, allowing up to three years of OPT for international students.

Faculty: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Department: Resource Economics | Duration: Most students finish in 17 months (three terms of three courses plus research credits and a one-month field essay); an optional thesis adds a semester | Intake: Fall only; applications due January 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Required courses: two in microeconomic theory (RES EC 711, 712), three in econometrics and quantitative methods (ECON 751, RES EC 701, 702), one major field course (natural resource and environmental economics, industrial organization, or applied econometrics), a full-year 1-credit seminar and 9 credits of electives, ending with a field essay or optional thesis.

Career pathways

Marketing, resource-based industries such as electric utilities and petroleum, government environmental policy and economic consulting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Resource Economics graduate programme: application through the Graduate School by January 1 for fall; personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume or CV, and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS etc.) for international applicants. GRE is not required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall only; applications due January 1

Duration: Most students finish in 17 months (three terms of three courses plus research credits and a one-mont

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