Academics
The School of Business and Economics offers the Master of Science in Mineral Economics (MS). Other programs include work-study, internships with local firms, and joint research. The strongest area of study is mineral economics. The most popular courses are Environmental Economic Analysis, Economics of Nonfuel Minerals, and Energy Economics. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus. About 6 distinguished visitors are on campus annually.
Forty-five total credits are required to complete the MS in Mineral Economics, including 15 elective credits. Required courses for the MS in Mineral Economics include:
- Economics of Nonfuel Minerals
- Energy Economics
- Advanced Engineering Economics
- Environmental Economic Analysis
- Master’s Thesis (15 credits)
Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time is 2 semesters; maximum, 12 semesters.
In a recent year, there are 29 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 93% held a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated average for Category I institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of courses faculty teach is 5; average business class size is 22.