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Graduate Certificate in Ecological Economics at University of Vermont

University of Vermont, United States

Programme overview

Ecological Economics examines the relationships between ecological, social, and economic systems while working to solve humanity's environmental challenges. It is based on the understanding that the socio-economic system is a subsystem of a larger ecological life support system, and it strives to create an ecologically sustainable, socially equitable, and economically efficient future. The online certificate is a problem-based, interdisciplinary program focused on developing a practical framework for integrating socio-economic and ecological systems.

Department: Ecological Economics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Ecological Economics requires 15 credits, including 3 core courses and 2 approved electives. The Certificate of Graduate Study in Ecological Economics requires 15 graduate credits that must be taken at UVM. They are distributed as follows1. 3 core courses (9 credits total) must be taken at UVM while enrolled in the program*:

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Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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.

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