Minor in Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development (pending final approval)
The Minor in Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development provides students with knowledge on current issues in environmental economics, development economics and natural resource management. The program equips students with the knowledge; to deal with contemporary environmental issues, to be able to conduct benefit-cost analysis for project evaluation, to estimate the benefits of environmental preservation, to analyze issues of conservation and resource management in the forestry sector, to examine Canadian and world environmental regulations and policies, to examine land usage in Canada and around the world, to recommend sustainable development paths for small communities, as well as to understand the economics of global climate change.
The Minor in Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development is currently offered in the Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Tourism Management, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees. The course requirements for the minor vary slightly by degree by be sure to consult with the appropriate degree advisor.
The course requirements by degree are:
Bachelor of Business Administration
Select 4 courses from the following:
ECON 3690 – Community Economic Development
ECON 3700 – Cost Benefit Analysis
ECON 3710 – Environmental Economics
ECON 3730 – Forestry Economics
ECON 3740 – Land Use
ECON 4720 – Sustainable Economic Development
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Bachelor of Arts
Two lower level required courses:
ECON 1900 – Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 1950 – Introduction to Microeconomics
Plus two additional courses from a selection of lower level social science and humanities courses. Consult with an advisor for a list.
Select 4 courses from the following:
ECON 3690 – Community Economic Development
ECON 3700 – Cost Benefit Analysis
ECON 3710 – Environmental Economics
ECON 3730 – Forestry Economics
ECON 3740 – Land Use
ECON 4720 – Sustainable Economic Development
Plus two upper level courses from a selection of social science and humanities courses. Consult with an advisor for a list. |
Bachelor of Tourism Management
Select 4 courses from the following:
ECON 3690 – Community Economic Development
ECON 3700 – Cost Benefit Analysis
ECON 3710 – Environmental Economics
ECON 3730 – Forestry Economics
ECON 3740 – Land Use
ECON 4720 – Sustainable Economic Development
Select 1 course from the following:
TMGT 3040 – Land Use Management in Tourism
TMGT 4040 – Tourism and Sustainable Development |
Bachelor of Science
Two lower level required courses:
ECON 1900 – Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 1950 – Introduction to Microeconomics
Plus two additional courses from a selection of lower level courses. Consult with an advisor for a list.
Select 4 courses from the following:
ECON 3690 – Community Economic Development
ECON 3700 – Cost Benefit Analysis
ECON 3710 – Environmental Economics
ECON 3730 – Forestry Economics
ECON 3740 – Land Use
ECON 4720 – Sustainable Economic Development
Plus two upper level courses from a selection. Consult with an advisor for a list. |