经济学理学硕士-电力，天然气和电信经济学

电力，天然气和电信经济学顺序是一个结构化程序，将基础经济学理论和统计方法的培训与对规制理论，历史和经济体制的专门培训相结合。学生将学习分析监管政策和传达结果的技能。此外，学生可能有机会在电信，电力或天然气行业的雇主或适当的政府机构实习，获得宝贵的实践经验。这次实习可获得三小时的学分。毕业生将获得应用经济学的硕士学位，并获得电力，天然气和电信经济学的学位。与序列相关的是监管政策研究所。该研究所提供了大学与电信，电力和天然气工业之间的重要联系。选择这个34小时顺序的学生将为在天然气，电力和电信行业的公司的经济
The Electricity, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications Economics sequence combines training in basic economic theory and statistical methods with specialized training in the theory, history and institutions of economic of regulation. Students develop skills in analyzing regulatory policy and in communicating the results. In addition, students may have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience as an intern with an employer in the telecommunications, electric power, or natural gas industries, or with an appropriate government agency. Graduates are awarded a master's degree in Applied Economics with a sequence in Electricity, Natural Gas and Telecommunications Economics. Associated with the sequence is the Institute for Regulatory Policy Studies. The institute provides a key link between Illinois State University and the telecommunications, electric power, and natural gas industries. Students selecting this sequence will be prepared for effective and successful careers as economists, analysts and planners with firms in the natural gas, electric, and telecommunications industries. The option is also suitable for careers with governmental agencies responsible for the regulation of public utilities, consumer advocacy organizations, and firms providing consulting and ancillary services. This is a STEM designated degree, which focuses on the systematic study of mathematical and statistical analysis of economic phenomena and problems. STEM designated degree programs offer additional benefits for students, including potential grant funded opportunities and, for international students, extended OPT study options.