Economics with a Concentration in Environmental Policy and Management (BA)
University of Pennsylvania
Date Posted: Sept. 27, 2018
Submitted by: Claire Pope
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Public Administration & Policy,
Social Sciences (Economics, Geography, Political Science, etc)
Tags:
environmental policy
Program Type: Specialization/Concentration/Emphasis
Description
The concentration in environmental policy and management examines the relationship between business and the natural environment, including human health and safety as well as addressing a range of policy issues. This concentration provides an in-depth foundation for those interested in pursuing careers in the growing environmental sector of the economy, whether in private business, government, or environmental consulting. It takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on faculty and courses from several Wharton departments.