NREP provides engineers, social and physical scientists, and others interested in energy and natural resources (especially water) with a range of social science skills and knowledge. Open to new graduates as well as mid-career professionals, NREP teaches critical qualitative and quantitative skills to respond to domestic and global challenges related to energy, natural resources and resource management. The program is research and writing-intensive with a strong focus on verbal and written communication. The classes are small seminars that allow faculty to meet individual interests and backgrounds. Through core courses electives from across campus, and internships, students acquire in-depth knowledge of political risk analysis and mitigation, community outreach and social responsibility, international development, and local and global policy making, The degree targets the following jobs: analysts at energy and financial analytics companies, policy, government affairs, public affairs, risk management, community development, and similar positions in engineering companies, local, state, and federal government positions related to energy and resources, and non-profit organizations (advocacy, trade associations, etc.) working on energy, environment, or natural resources.<br><br>Credits - 30