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Stringent economic analysis and global best practice have become critical to effective policymaking for environmental and resource issues such as water management, sustainable agriculture, pollution, climate change and carbon emissions control.

The Master of Environmental and Resource Economics (2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent) helps you take economic analysis to an advanced and specialised sphere, then apply these concepts to high-level environmental, resource management, and energy policy issues.

The aim of this program is to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the economic approaches that can be applied to inform and resolve resource management issues.

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The Master of Environmental and Resource Economics attracts a variety of participants, including ministers of finance for developing countries across Asia and the Pacific, as well as senior policymakers working in central banks and national planning agencies looking to update their economics expertise in key development issues. 

Areas covered in this degree include environmental economics, agricultural and resource economics, energy economics, cost-benefit analysis, economic development and econometric methods. A common theme across courses is the integration of environmental and resource decisions into the broader context of national and international economic policy.

The degree is also a viable career development option for mid-tier Australian policy officers looking to undertake part-time studies. You should ideally have a Bachelor degree in economic or mathematics, or be able to demonstrate your ability to undertake quantitative analysis and apply abstract thinking.

By studying policy at The Australian National University (ANU) Crawford School of Public Policy in the nation's capital, you will gain unrivalled access to economists, policymakers, and legislators and learn from world-leading policy experts who are actively influencing development economic discourse and resource management to address the most pressing challenges facing Australia, our region and the world. 

With a Master of Environmental and Resource Economics you will be well-equipped to secure senior leadership and management roles in research and policy analysis in Australia and overseas. Our graduates have entered prominent positions with universities, national and international policy agencies such as the World Bank, leading national and multinational corporations, and civil society organisations. 

The learning experience

The Crawford School of Public Policy prides itself on our excellence and commitment to students’ learning and professional development. Our interactive classes facilitate open, safe, and robust discussion and debate. Whether studying online or face to face, you will benefit from actively participating in our inclusive learning experience.  Real-time interaction, discussion and debate between students and with convenors is a central part of the learning experience. Attendance at interactive classes is a key part of the learning design for both on-campus and online students. 

Our teaching staff are leaders in their respective areas of expertise. They bring this knowledge and expertise to the classroom to inspire, challenge and support students as you carve your professional and personal pathway.  Our work integrated learning program complements our expertise and provides students with an opportunity to be immersed in an organization and gain valuable real world policy expertise whilst studying. 

You can benefit from our specialised academic skills advisers by attending workshops or booking individual consultations. The team provides focused support and resources to help students develop and strengthen their academic and research skills, preparing you for success and graduation.   

You will complete a combination of compulsory and elective courses to tailor their program to meet your professional goals.   

Scholarships

The Crawford School of Public Policy offers the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP). This scholarship is available to citizens of eligible developing countries to undertake study at universities renowned for their development research and teaching in key development areas.  

Contact crawford.enquiries@anu.edu.au for further information on this scholarship, including how to apply.  DO NOT apply through the online portal. 

The Australian National University (ANU) offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.  

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.  

Whether you are looking for financial support to start your studies at ANU or help to move away from home for the first time, we have scholarship opportunities for you and your situation.  

Graduate Certificate of Environmental and Resource Economics

For those unable to commit to the full 2 year (full-time) program, there are multiple pathway options for this degree including the Graduate Certificate of Environmental and Resource Economics. This 24-unit (6 months full-time, or part-time equivalent) certificate provides an introduction to the immersive Master's experience, as well as an option for an early exit. 

The Graduate Certificate of Environmental and Resource Economics is designed for students seeking to start or advance their careers in the world of economics focusing on environmental and resource management. 

This program, offered by The Australian National University's (ANU) Crawford School of Public Policy, combines the theoretical and practical expertise of leading academics. By the end of this course you will: 

  • Understand and be able to analyse economic policies; 

  • Use economic concepts and methods to analyse key issues in environmental and resource economics; 

  • Engage with the academic literature in applied economics 

If you have further questions about these programs, please contact the Program Coordinator or Convenor below.   

Program Coordinator   
crawford.degrees@anu.edu.au  

Convenor   
Professor Paul Burke 
paul.j.burke@anu.edu.au