FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS

(FERE)

1. INTRODUCTION

Faculty of Environmental and Resource Economics was established in 2015 and we are one of nine faculties of the School of Economics at Can Tho University. We have seven full-time lecturers covering various areas of Environmental and Resource Economics in terms of teaching and researching. Currently, we offer undergraduate program in Natural Resource Economics and are committed to providing high-quality human resources in environmental and resource economics for the economic development of the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam.

Environmental and resource economics is playing an increasingly central role in both understanding the causes of and designing policy solutions to, contemporary environmental problems. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the case of human-induced climate change. Amongst others, economic analyses have been used to determine the net costs/benefits of different policy scenarios, to better understand how to achieve and sustain international cooperation, and to evaluate the efficiency of different environmental policy instruments. Environmental and resource economics has been instrumental in informing policy across the world, for example, in market creation such as for carbon, or the design of new interventions such as payments for ecosystem services (PES). In these, and across a wide range of other issues, from biodiversity and ecosystem loss, air pollution to, more broadly, the link between the environment and sustainable economic development, the theory and applied tools of environmental economics are uniquely placed to inform and guide decision-makers in addressing environmental challenges.

- Vision

Faculty of Environmental and Resource Economics engaged in a visioning process to set its course for the future. The following vision describes how we should adjust our programs to respond to future challenges and maintain a high standard of excellence. Faculty of Environmental and Resource Economics strives to be a premier source of education, research, and leadership development.

- Mission

Faculty of Environmental and Resource Economics engages people in the use of economic analysis for making decisions involving environmental issues, climate change, natural resources, etc., and communities through the pursuit of learning, leadership, diversity, professional development, and excellence. The program of Faculty of Environmental and Resource Economics aims to provide students with the following:

1) A well-developed understanding of environmental and resource economics, its conceptual foundations, and practical tools of analysis, including state-of-the-art quantitative methods;

2) An ability to apply economic concepts and quantitative methods to the analysis, appraisal, and valuation of a wide range of environmental problems and policies;

3) An awareness of the importance of context, both from an institutional and policy perspective, when applying the concepts and tools of environmental economics;

4) An in-depth understanding of climate change, including its scientific, economic, and political dimensions.

- Career Prospects for Graduates

• Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Resource Economics can pursue various career paths in sectors related to natural resources, environmental management, and public finance. Specific opportunities include:
• Policy Analyst or Specialist in Environmental and Resource Economics at government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Planning and Investment), research institutes, or international organizations (e.g., UNDP, World Bank, WWF).
• Project Appraisal and Management Officer in environmental restoration or resource exploitation projects, working with consulting firms, investment units, or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) entities.
• Environmental Tax and Resource Pricing Analyst at financial authorities such as the Ministry of Finance, Department of Taxation, or State Treasury.
• Government Administrator for Environmental and Resource Management, particularly within local and provincial administrative bodies.
• Data Analyst or Risk Assessment Specialist focusing on natural resources and environmental impacts at private enterprises, NGOs, or green-tech startups.

2. MAJOR

Program title: Bachelor of Natural Resource Economics
Program code: 7850102
Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)

3. CONTACT

Faculty of Environmental and Resource Economics (FERE), School of Economics (CSE), Can Tho University.

Campus II, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city, Vietnam.

Tel: +84 292 3872307

Fax: +84 292 3839168

Contact person: Mr. Nguyen Van Ngan Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.