Master of Science in Mineral and Energy Economics Program By Colorado School of Mines |Top Universities

Master of Science in Mineral and Energy Economics

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Main Subject Area

Environmental SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Study Level

Masters

Mineral and Energy Economics Program Description In an increasingly global and technical world, government and industry leaders in the mineral and energy areas require a strong foundation in economic and business skills. The Division offers such skills in unique programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mineral and Energy Economics. Course work and research emphasizes the use of models to aid in decision making. Beyond the core courses students in the Mineral and Energy Economics Program may select, in consultation with their advisor from a set of electives that fit their specialized needs and educational goals. This may include advanced courses in Applied Economics, Finance, and Operations Research. M.S. Degree Students choose from either the thesis or non-thesis option in the Master of Science (M.S.) Program and are required to complete a minimum total of 36 credits (a typical course has 3 credits). Initial admission is only to the non-thesis program. Admission to the thesis option requires subsequent application after at least one full-time equivalent semester in the program.

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Study Level

Masters

Mineral and Energy Economics Program Description In an increasingly global and technical world, government and industry leaders in the mineral and energy areas require a strong foundation in economic and business skills. The Division offers such skills in unique programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mineral and Energy Economics. Course work and research emphasizes the use of models to aid in decision making. Beyond the core courses students in the Mineral and Energy Economics Program may select, in consultation with their advisor from a set of electives that fit their specialized needs and educational goals. This may include advanced courses in Applied Economics, Finance, and Operations Research. M.S. Degree Students choose from either the thesis or non-thesis option in the Master of Science (M.S.) Program and are required to complete a minimum total of 36 credits (a typical course has 3 credits). Initial admission is only to the non-thesis program. Admission to the thesis option requires subsequent application after at least one full-time equivalent semester in the program.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
The Graduate School at Mines is open to graduates from four-year baccalaureate programs at recognized colleges and universities. To be a candidate for a graduate degree, students must have completed an appropriate undergraduate degree program. Other English Language Requirements: A TOEFL?(Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 550 on the paper-based; A PTE?A (Pearson test of English) score of 70 or higher.
Jan-2000

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