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Resource Economics and Policy

Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resource Management [B.Sc.(RRM)]

Learn how to get the most out of your degree and prepare for your future career.

In today's rapidly changing environmental landscape, the need for sustainable resource management has never been more critical. The "Renewable Resource Management" program not only equips students with scientific and economic skills but also fosters a holistic understanding of the intricate relationships between land, water, and plants. With the global population on the rise and an escalating demand for resources, this program empowers participants to navigate the complexities of resource management.

Through a comprehensive curriculum, you will delve into innovative approaches that address the challenges posed by increasing competition for finite resources. This program goes beyond theoretical knowledge, providing practical tools for evaluating resource utilization and devising policies that promote conservation and long-term sustainable practices. Join this program to begin shaping a future where responsible resource management is at the forefront of environmental stewardship.

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Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Year 1 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

AGRC 113.3 | Agri Food Issues and Institutions
CHEM 112.3 | General Chemistry I Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials
ECON 111.3 | Introductory Microeconomics
EVSC 110.3 | Renewable Resources and Environment
INDG 107.3 | Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies
RRM 114.3 | Introductory Resource Economics and Policy

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What will I learn?
  • Achieve expertise in sustainable resource management, integrating principles of environmental conservation and responsible utilization for a resilient and balanced ecosystem
  • Master the economics of natural resources, specializing in water, forestry, and land use, understanding their interconnected impact on global ecosystems
  • Learn innovative techniques for conserving water, forests, biodiversity, and energy, cultivating practical strategies for sustainable resource preservation and responsible energy consumption
  • Hone critical decision-making skills applicable to diverse renewable and environmental resources, fostering the ability to make informed choices for optimal resource utilization
  • Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop effective resource and environmental policies, contributing to the creation of frameworks that promote conservation and sustainable practices

Gain relevant experience

Create local and global connections

  • Visit the USask Community Centre to make connections and build community
  • Get involved in your campus community through student groups, USask Rec and USask events
  • Sign up for an AgBio Learning Community
  • Get to know your faculty and their research interests
  • Consider joining the an AgBio Student Club to connect with other students, build your governance skills, and inform your student experience

Get career ready

Featured courses
  • AREC 238.3 Natural Resource Economics
  • AREC 430.3 Advanced Natural Resource Economics
  • EVSC 110.3 Renewable Resources and Environment
  • RRM 312.3 Natural Resource Management and Indigenous Peoples
  • RRM 321.3 Resource Data and Environmental Modeling

Explore your major

Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Year 2 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

AREC 220.3 | History of Indigenous Agriculture in Canada
AREC 238.3 | History of Indigenous Agriculture in Canada
AREC 261.3 | Agricultural Data Analytics I
AREC 262.3 | Agricultural Data Analytics II
AREC 272.3 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics
ENVS 201.3 | Foundations of Sustainability
GEOG 280.3 | Environmental Geography
RCM 200.3 | Effective Professional Communication

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Year 3 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

RRM 312.3 | Natural Resource Management and Indigenous Peoples
RRM 321.3 | Resource Data and Environmental Modeling

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USask Student Competencies

USask Student Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes developed and leveraged to achieve success in your learning and work:

  • Engaging in our intercultural society
  • Nurturing successful relationships
  • Leveraging technology
  • Adaptive design and problem solving
  • Communicating meaningfully
  • Cultivating well-being

Explore your major

Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue  and meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Final year courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

AREC 430.3 | Advanced Natural Resource Economics
RRM 421.6 | Group Project in Renewable Resource Management

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USask Student Competencies

USask Student Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes developed and leveraged to achieve success in your learning and work:

  • Engaging in our intercultural society
  • Nurturing successful relationships
  • Leveraging technology
  • Adaptive design and problem solving
  • Communicating meaningfully
  • Cultivating well-being

Possible destinations

People with a resource economics and policy degree take their knowledge and skills into many different industries and occupations. Some of the career paths listed here require further education and training.

Career paths

  • Agri-Environmental Technician
  • AgriStability Operations Director
  • Bioremediation of Contaminated Land
  • Botanist/Environmental Monitor
  • Ecological Management Specialist
  • Environmental Advocacy
  • Environmental Analyst
  • Environmental Consulting and Regulating
  • Environmental Land Use Planner
  • Environmental Reclamation Specialist
  • Environmental Research
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Environmental Supervisor
  • Environmental Technologist
  • Forestry and Agroforestry
  • Forestry Technician
  • Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Resource Management
  • Parks and Land Management
  • Reclamation Planners
  • Research Technician
  • Resource Management Technician
  • Revegetation Researcher
  • Soil Scientist
  • Sustainability Programs Coordinator
  • Terrestrial Ecologist
  • Terrestrial Scientist
  • Vegetation Management Technicians
  • Watershed Technician
  • Wildfire Officer

The Resource Economics and Policy program provides students with the skillsets to have a diversified range of career opportunities. I have worked in forestry, agriculture, and field work related to environmental consulting. The skills I developed through my academic and work expereinces have helped me develop personally and professionally, leading to me to find an industry that I enjoy learning about and working in.

—Cassidy, fourth-year resource economics and policy student

Where do USask alumni work?

  • Agriculture in the Classroom
  • Arctic Canadian Diamond Company
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  • BC Public Service
  • Cameco
  • Core Environmental Consulting
  • Crop Development Centre
  • Forsite consultants
  • Government of Alberta
  • Government of Saskatchewan
  • JBS Foods
  • K+S Potash
  • Paragon Soil and Environmental Consulting
  • Parks Canada
  • Teck Resources Limited
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • Wanuskewin
  • WSP
  • X-Terra Environmental Servicesn

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"The small size of the RRM program allowed me to become close with my classmates and form strong relationships with professors, making the program feel more like a community than a classroom. Throughout the program, some of the most valuable experiences have been in field courses and during collaborative research projects that have helped me develop practical field skills and strengthen my interpersonal skills."

—Hanna, B.Sc. in resource economics and policy ’24, first-year masters student in Agricultural Economics

"The Resource Economics and Policy program is unique in the way it has allowed me to understand the complexities of resource management, while also providing me with the analytical tools to assess the factors that influence decision-making, from economic considerations to policy development."

—Rafael, third-year resource economics and policy student