HBSc in Resource and Environmental Economics

The Honours Bachelor of Science in Resource and Environmental Economics program combines the academic structure of an economics degree with the scientific depth of an environmental science degree to help students understand how economic activity impacts the world around us. Considering growing concerns of climate change, Environmental Economists are in high demand to improve management strategies. Students will examine resource allocation and decision-making processes with respect to policies related to water quality, air pollution, waste disposal, and climate change. The natural resources component of the program will focus on the economics of resource extraction, resource depletion, and sustainability.