ENVIRONMENTALECONOMICS & MANAGEMENTBUSINESS + SUSTAINABILITY

STARTING SALARY

PLACEMENTRATE

$56,000

>95%

CAREER POSITIONS

• Environmental Consultant• Environmental Economics

Analyst• Environmental Lobbyist• Environmental Policy

Analyst• Land Conservancy Director• Sustainability Officer• Legislative Assistant

COMPANIES AND AGENCIES HIRING MSU GRADUATES

• AARC Environmental Inc.• Consulting Firms • Consumers Energy• Department of Environment,

Great Lakes, and Energy• Environmental Protection

Agency• Industry Trade Associations• Local Governments• Michigan Environmental Council• State and Federal Agencies

• U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Environmental Economics and Management major (EEM) is designed to prepare students for the growing number of environmental and sustainability management positions in public and private organizations. If you are passionate about improving industry and the environment, the EEM major is for you.

EEM is unique because it combines an education in environmental and natural resource issues with business and economic analysis. After graduating, our students rise quickly, taking on management and leadership positions in innovative companies both big and small or even run their own businesses.

What makes our program different? We stay connected with you every step of the way. We don’t just offer a world class education in business, economics, policy, and environmental science; we connect you with our professional and alumni network to help you find a job you’ll love.

Why are we so passionate about training the next generation of environmentally-minded industry leaders? Because when sustainability meets good business it can change the world.

COURSE WORK• Applied Economics• Environmental Science• Business Management• Data Analysis• Environmental Law and Policy• Finance• Food System• Marketing• Natural Resources• Sustainability• Statistics• Supply Chain

EEM MAJORS HAVE NUMEROUS STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIESAVAILABLE TO THEM!

The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) at Michigan State University is home to globally recognized programs, world-class teaching faculty, ample research opportunities, and hands-on out-of-classroom experiences. Class sizes are small and designed to empower and equip you to make an impact on the world as a professional and a Spartan.

MANY EEM STUDENTS JOIN THE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, WHICH FEATURES FIELD TRIPS AND PROMOTESSUSTAINABLE AWARENESS ACROSSMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY.

WE HAVE FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS AND AN INDUSTRY RELATIONS SPECIALIST, WHOSE ENTIRE ROLE IS DEVOTED TO FINDING STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM.

“I Became an EEM major Because I wanted to make a difference in sustaining our natural resources for generations to come”

Emma RiceEEM Alumnus

Ready to become an EEM major or minor? Or still have a few questions? Set up an appointment with one of our incredible academic advisors and start your time with our department.

To schedule an advising appointment or to learn more about our program visit www.canr.msu.edu/afre/undergraduate

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