Department website: http://resourceeconomics.wvu.edu
Levan Elbakidze, Graduate Program Coordinator
e-mail: Levan.Elbakidze@mail.wvu.edu
Degree Offered
- Doctor of Philosophy
Nature of the Program
The Ph.D. degree is the most advanced degree offered and prepares candidates for work at the highest level of the profession as a faculty member, staff in a research organization or governmental and non-governmental agencies, or as a consultant.
Admissions
For regular admission, a student must:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from a college or university and have at least a grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or an average of 3.0 or higher for the last sixty credit hours).
- Submit a written statement of 500 words or more indicating the applicant's goals and objectives relative to receiving a graduate degree, and identify a potential faculty advisor.
*International students must meet WVU's minimum score requirements for English language proficiency.
**A standardized graduate examination score (GRE or MCAT) is not required for admission to this degree, however, it is strongly encouraged.
Admission Requirements 2024-2025
The Admission Requirements above will be the same for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Major Code: 0785
A candidate for the Ph.D. degree in Resource Management must meet all University, College, Division, and Program requirements as outlined in the WVU Graduate catalog.
Program Requirements
All Ph.D. degree candidates are required to follow a planned program of study. The student develops the plan of study during their first year in the program in conjunction with the graduate committee. The plan must be approved by the Director of the Division and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the Davis College.
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Dissertation Defense | ||
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Major Learning Outcomes
Resource Management
Learning goals for this degree program include:
- Demonstrate the capacity to produce research that can be accepted for publication in leading inter-disciplinary journals that combine ecological or physical sciences with social science disciplines.
- Be proficient in oral and written communication skills in order to have research accepted by and presented at professional conferences.