Overview

Want to gain a highly marketable degree that will allow you to make important contributions to the energy industry and wider world? Mines will make it happen.

The specialized Master of Science in Mineral and Energy Economics from Colorado School of Mines focuses on applied quantitative tools and models that form a foundation for sound business and public policy and will help propel your career forward to make a difference.

Career Types

Industry

Banking and investment

Government

International organizations

Consulting firms

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Economics
Natural Resource Economics
Microeconomics of Mineral and Energy Markets
Econometrics
Time-series Econometrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Golden, United States

Disciplines

Economics Energy Engineering View 86 other Masters in Energy Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Letters of Recommendation: Required – two letters. Only one letter of recommendation is required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42840 USD / year

≈ 42840 USD / year
Out-of-State

42840 USD / year

≈ 42840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19692 USD / year

≈ 19692 USD / year

Living costs

Golden

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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