So, you want to be a Resource Economics Major?
On Campus Transfer Information Sessions
Information sessions for UMass students interested in exploring the Resource Economics major are welcome to attend one of the following sessions in Stockbridge 114:
Monday September 21, 2009 -- 12:15-1:15 pm
Tuesday September 22, 2009 -- 5:00-6:00 pm
Monday October 26, 2009 -- 12:15-1:15 pm
Tuesday October 27, 2009 -- 5:00-6:00 pm
Friday October 30, 2009 -- 1:30-2:30 pm
For information please contact the
ResEc Undergraduate
Advising Office: advising@resecon.umass.edu |
If this is an academic decision that you have been considering then we strongly encourage you to review the following questions.
Should I like solving quantitative problems?
It is important to realize that the undergraduate program in Resource Economics is quantitative. This does not appeal to some students. You will be challenged in Resource Economics, but at the same time you will receive excellent instruction. In particular, if you are apprehensive about mathematics and quantitative courses, this program may not be for you.
Should I like economics?
Being interested in economics is a necessary component of becoming a Resource Economics Major. The discipline of Resource Economics is founded on economic principles. All students are required to take two courses in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Following that preparation, the majority of Resource Economics option courses focus on microeconomic issues and hence build further upon the prerequisite microeconomic theory courses.
What Fields May I Study in Resource Economics?
Resource Economics has four options: Consumer and Family Economics, Food Marketing Economics, Managerial Economics in Food and Resource Industries, and Natural Resource Economics. Descriptions of the options can be found here.
What is My Best Source for Information?
The short answer is: The Undergraduate Handbook.
You must become familiar with the Undergraduate Handbook. Doing so will put you in a better position to make an informed decision as to whether you are prepared to commit to the Resource Economics Major. Please review each of the following sections:
Departmental Core Requirements (p. 4)
Resource Economics Courses: Semester Offered & Prerequisites (p. 6)
Four Major Options within Resource Economics:
Consumer and Family Economics (p. 7)
Food Marketing Economics (p. 8)
Managerial Economics in Food and Resource Industries (p. 9)
Natural Resource Economics (p. 10)
Can I Finish My Degree on Time?
Careful review of the above mentioned sections of the Undergraduate Handbook will give you an idea as to whether you can complete the program within your expected time frame. If, for example, you enter the program as a junior, you can expect your stay at the university to be lengthened. You can get a flavor for this by looking at the timing of courses and their prerequisites as outlined on page 6 of the Handbook.
I Have Reviewed the Handbook, Now What?
STATEMENT OF INTEREST MUST BE COMPLETED BY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009
IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR SPRING 2010 COURSES AS A RESOURCE ECONOMICS MAJOR |
If you are prepared to commit to the Resource Economics Major then we encourage you to fill out a Statement of Interest for Major Transfers online (a secure SurveyMonkey form). After receiving your form the Resource Economics Major Transfers Office will review your information and contact you via E-mail to schedule an advising appointment during the Preregistration Period.
