Environmental Economics and Management (B.S.)

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The Environmental Economics and Management (EEM) program prepares you for a career that requires balancing environmental sustainability and economic development goals. The major is a broad, integrated study of environmental economics, public finance, economic development, community and regional studies and environmental science.

The major also offers students the opportunity to prepare for graduate study in environmental economics or environmental policy studies programs.

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Core areas of study include:

Economic analysis.
Basic environmental science.
Environmental law and policy.
Micro- and macroeconomics.

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Environmental Economics and Management Graduates

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Career Opportunities

Environmental economists and policy managers are in high demand, and an increasing amount of pressure is applied on environmental issues.

Environmental and Economics Management prepares students for a variety of career paths.

Environmental consultant.
Environmental economics analyst.
Environmental or industry lobbyist.
Land conservancy director.
Legislative assistant.
Resource management specialist.

Faculty members and advisors maintain close relationships with environmental economics professionals, which can help with internships, scholarships and employment in environmental economics and management fields.

Student Stories

AFRE Undergraduates and Industry Partners Attend Annual AFRE Etiquette Dinner

Published on October 29, 2025
AFRE alumni and seniors gather each year for a networking and etiquette dinner aimed at preparing seniors for the careers after graduation.
AFRE Undergraduates Attend International Fresh Produce Association Conference

Published on October 28, 2025
AFRE Undergrads travel to California for the Global Produce and Floral Show, hosted by the International Fresh Produce Association to explore the latest technology and new product trends.
Food Industry Management Senior, Katherine DeLorenzo, is Supplying Food to Shelves as a General Mills Intern

Published on July 28, 2025
This summer Katherine traveled to Covington, GA where she is interning with General Mills as a supply chain logistics intern.
AFRE undergrads lead the 97th Michigan FFA Convention

Published on March 31, 2025
Gretchen Gautz and Sara Dammann are agribusiness management students who also spent the last year serving as Michigan FFA State Officers.
AFRE Senior, Allie Blanchard, Finds Passion for Crop Insurance Through Internship

Published on July 9, 2024
Allie Blanchard is completing her second internship as a crop insurance intern with GreenStone Farm Credit Services.
ABM Senior Mackenzie Strong is Spending Her Summer as a Row Crop Production Intern with Bayer

Published on July 9, 2024
Mackenzie Strong is working with Bayer Crop Sciences for the summer in Fargo, North Dakota as a row crop production intern.