Master of Science in Mineral and Energy Economics (Thesis)

Graduates in the world-renowned Mineral and Energy Economics program at Mines gain the skills necessary for understanding the complex interactions of markets and policy that influence the energy, mineral and environmental industries. The specialized program focuses on applied quantitative tools and models that form a foundation for sound business and public policy and will help propel your career forward to make a difference.
Graduate study in Mineral and Energy Economics at Mines offers a specialized program in applied economics that includes training in valuable quantitative methods. Our faculty are actively engaged in economic research applied to earth, energy and the environment. They have specific expertise in global climate policy, price forecasting, energy demand, utility regulation, asset valuation, critical minerals, environmental economics, renewable energy mandates, and international mineral markets. Our faculty and graduate students are unique in their focus on applied energy, mineral and environmental topics. This concentration of interest and expertise cannot be found in traditional economics programs. Students earn a distinctive degree that is highly marketable and positions them for important contributions.

Credits - 36

Bachelor’s degree: Required GRE: Not Required Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters. 1 Letter for current Mines applicants. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required Statement of Purpose: Required Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s). Students must have completed the following undergraduate prerequisite courses prior to beginning the program with a grade of B or better: Principles of Microeconomics; One semester of college-level Calculus; Probability and Statistics TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening – 21, Writing – 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79 IELTS – Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.