This program is administered by the coordinator of the Environmental Systems graduate program of the College of Natural Resources and Sciences . The environmental resources engineering option focuses on systems analysis and numerical methods for advanced studies. The geology option , during its first year, gives a quantitative and qualitative background for research in applied geology.
Students usually spend their summers on thesis research.
The second year is devoted to research, data analysis, and writing the thesis. The international development technology option offers a broad education in development issues. The focus is on technologies important in development work and design, their implementation, and evaluation of projects. The curriculum includes training in cultural, political, economic, and sociological factors involved in technology intervention. The mathematical modeling option offers a range of mathematical techniques and applications.