About

Sustainable use of our land, water and plant resources is increasingly recognized as a key societal goal. The Resource Economics and Policy field of study involves the development of policies directly relevant to the management of these resources.

You can begin this program off-campus

What you will learn

Resource Economics and Policy combines science, field study, economics, policy, and project design and implementation to produce a unique educational experience for students. You will learn about:

• sustainable resource management
• economics of natural resource, water, forestry and land use
• finding practical ways to conserve water, forests, biodiversity and energy
• renewable resource and environmental decision making
• resource and environmental policy development

You will participate in a group project design course and complete a resource management group project, enabling you to gain real-world experience as you develop leadership and management skills. You will experience:

• practical, hands on experience in assessing environmental challenges
• opportunities to work with fellow students with different perspectives
• the opportunity to develop skills with a range of tools to assist renewable resource decision making

Careers

The renewable and non-renewable resource sectors are booming in Western Canada, creating a growing market for graduates. A variety of careers await graduates in both governmental and non-governmental sectors:

• Bioremediation of Contaminated Land
• Vegetation Management technicians
• Environmental Advocacy
• Environmental Consulting and Regulating
• Environmental Research
• Forestry and Agroforestry
• Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
• Indigenous Peoples’ Resource Management
• Parks and Land Management

Graduates of our programs will not only leave with excellent industry-endorsed scientific training, but also with a foundation of marketable career skills.

As well, the College's strong ties with industry and reputation for producing well-rounded, quality graduates means that many businesses turn here first when recruiting employees.