Academics

Undergraduate Programs

The Environmental and Natural Resource Economics major integrates the natural sciences with economics to help us understand why many of earth’s natural resources are under threat and how we can design policies to address these threats. The department offers two curriculum options or pathways within the major, a double major between ENRE and College of Business (Green Business), and an accelerated Bachelor-Masters (ABM) program.

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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics B.S.

Prepare for a professional career in the green economy or graduate studies.

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Double Degree Program

Earn a double degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics and Business Administration.

Green business

Accelerated Bachelors to Masters Program

Complete both the B.S. and the M.S. degrees in ENRE in five years.

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Minors

Global Water Resources

This interdisciplinary minor focuses on the physico-chemical, social, political, and economic factors of water resources from a global perspective. 

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Minor

Provides a foundation that integrates environmental policy, management and business, and environmental sciences

Certificate in Energy Economics and Policy

This undergraduate certificate program provides intensive training in energy economics, management, and policy through real world energy projects.

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Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs offer qualified students an unparalleled opportunity to work on applied and theoretical issues in the area of natural resource economics, with an emphasis on coastal and marine resource development and management.

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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics M.S.

Our master’s degree program draws on the rich, interdisciplinary backgrounds of our students and provides hands on experience with real world issues.

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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Ph.D.

Work alongside our world-class faculty as you begin to make your mark in the field, devising original solutions for policy makers in the private and public sectors.

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Student Opportunities

Energy Fellows Program

The Energy Fellows Program provides students with real-world experiential opportunities and serves as a premier talent pipeline for for the sustainable energy sector.

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Offshore Renewable Energy

With the first US offshore wind farm just miles away, URI has brought together an interdisciplinary team of world-class experts, including ENRE faculty and researchers.

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Courses

Course descriptions