M.S. Resource Economics & Policy

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Our Master’s of Science (M.S.) in Resource Economics and Policy program emphasizes how economic theory and tools can be applied to environmental, natural resource, energy, agriculture, and economic development problems. It includes the same core economics classes as the Economics M.A., plus two courses in advanced resource and environmental economics (macroeconomic theory not required) and elective opportunities through our own School of Economics as well as many other programs in the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences. This is a great fit for students seeking strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills for employment with government agencies, consulting firms, businesses, and non-profit organizations, or for strengthening their applications to Ph.D. programs in applied economics, environmental economics, natural resource economics, environmental policy, natural resource management, and related fields. Graduates excel in employment in public and private sector positions requiring advanced analytical skills, in-depth familiarity with environmental and resource economics, and knowledge of environmental and natural resource management policy issues.

Check out a sample course schedule for this program here.

International students: This M.S. program is considered STEM for the purposes of the 24-month extension of the Optional Practical Training Program.