UMass Amherst
The Resource Economics major, will dive into a math-heavy curriculum that trains students to analyze data. Students will gain a strong foundation in microeconomics and quantitative methods. Professors will challenge students to think outside the box to creatively respond to society's unanswered questions and unsolved problems. The classes, which emphasize team-based learning, will provide real world skills that will apply to careers or in graduate school. Students will have access to excellent internship opportunities, and in their senior year, they'll prepare a portfolio that will showcase their research and skills.
CIP Code:
45.0603
Consumer & Family Economics | Environmental & Natural Resource Economics
Managers | Economists | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.
