Presbyterian College

What you'll study

The programme builds a foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, then applies those tools to environmental and resource issues. Core topics include environmental economics, natural resource economics, public economics, cost–benefit analysis and economic valuation of ecosystem services. You will also study quantitative methods such as statistics and applied econometrics, and take interdisciplinary modules that cover ecology, environmental law and policy analysis.

• Core economics: principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, intermediate theory, and applied econometrics.
• Environmental specialisms: environmental economics, natural resource management, ecological economics, and valuation methods.
• Policy and law: public economics, regulatory frameworks, climate policy, and policy analysis techniques.
• Quantitative skills: statistics, data analysis, GIS basics and modelling for environmental applications.
• Capstone and experiential learning: senior seminar or capstone project applying economic analysis to a real-world environmental or policy problem, plus opportunities for internships or research with faculty.
• Electives and interdisciplinary options: courses in environmental science, sustainability studies, political science and ethics to broaden context and practical understanding.

Entry requirements

Admission is at undergraduate level and expects a completed secondary school qualification. Applicants should demonstrate quantitative ability and readiness for university-level mathematics and statistics. Typical evidence includes a strong high-school transcript and maths background; applicants taking A-levels, IB or equivalent should include higher-level mathematics where available. Presbyterian College considers the whole applicant file, including letters of recommendation, personal statement and any relevant extracurricular or work experience.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that require economic analysis of environmental and resource issues. Common career paths include positions as environmental analysts or economists in government agencies, policy advisor roles, sustainability or environmental consultants for private firms, and research or program positions in NGOs and international organisations. The programme also provides suitable preparation for graduate study in economics, environmental economics, public policy or related fields.

Why study at Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College offers a liberal arts environment with small class sizes and close faculty mentorship, which supports hands-on learning and undergraduate research. The college emphasises experiential opportunities—internships, community-engaged projects and capstone work—that connect classroom economics to regional policy and environmental organisations. Students benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration across the social and natural sciences, and from a campus culture that encourages civic engagement and applied problem-solving in sustainability and policy contexts.