1. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Welcome Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management University of California, Santa Barbara www.bren.ucsb.edu

2. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Prof. Charles D. Kolstad (me) zAY 2002-3: 3M Visiting Professor of Environmental Economics, Dept. of Economics, MIT (email ckolstad@mit.edu)ckolstad@mit.edu zNormally: Donald Bren Professor of Environmental Economics & Policy, Bren School & Economics Dept., UCSB (email: kolstad@bren.ucsb.edu)

3. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Outline zOptions for Graduate School zBackground information on Bren School zMaster’s Degree zOptions for grad school zBren School MESM – 2 year professional degree zPh.D. Degree zTailored to faculty research expertise and interest zIncludes new fellowship program in EES – economics & environmental science

4. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB The Environment: Options for Graduate School zChoose a Program: zDisciplinary programs zProfessional Programs zEnvironment Schools zPublic Policy Schools zEngineering (Environmental Engineering) zSchools of Management (Business Schools) zResource/Range Management Programs zLaw Schools (Environmental Law) zArchitecture (Environmental Design) zPlanning Programs (City and Regional Planning) zChoose a Degree: zPh.D.: research oriented zMaster’s: professional, job-oriented

5. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Leading Environment Schools for Professional Master’s Degrees zCalifornia: Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, at UCSB zMaster of Environmental Science & Management zDuke: Nicholas School of the Environment zMaster of Environmental Management zMaster of Forestry zMichigan: School of Natural Resources & Environment zMaster of Science in Natural Resources and Environment zMaster of Landscape Architecture zYale: School of Forestry and Environmental Studies zMaster of Environmental Management; Master of Env. Science zMaster of Forestry; Master of Forest Science

6. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB University of California, Santa Barbara A Distinguished University zThree UCSB Faculty awarded Nobel Prizes in last 5 years. zUCSB ranked in the top-ten of US research universities, based on per-faculty research productivity zUCSB ranked as #2 public research university in the US, based on per-faculty research productivity (UCB #1) zIn Sept 2002, Newsweek listed UCSB as one of 12 of “This Year’s Hottest Colleges” based on its impressive academic reputation.

7. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, UCSB zFounded in 1994; first MESM students 1996 z105 MESM students; 33 Ph.D. students; 7 EES Ph.D. students z17 faculty zNatural and social sciences zLaw zManagement zUniversity of California, Santa Barbara zFounded in 1943 as third UC campus (after UCB & UCLA) zHighly ranked nationally in ecology & environment programs z20,000 students (90% undergrad) zOverlooks the Pacific Ocean

8. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Bren Faculty Summary zNatural Sciences zFrank Davis: biogeography zJeff Dozier: snow hydrology zTom Dunne: hydrology zJames Frew: informatics zPatricia Holden: microbiology zArturo Keller: water chemistry zBruce Kendall: applied ecology zHunter Lenihan: marine ecology zNatalie Mahowald: atmospheric chem zChris Marwood: toxicology zJohn Melack: limnology zSocial Sciences, Law & Mgmt. zDennis Aigner: management zAntonio Bento: transport economics zChris Costello: resource economics zMagali Delmas: business strategy zJody Freeman*: environmental law zCharles Kolstad: regulation zCarol McAusland: international trade zCatherine Ramus: management zMary Nisbet: accounting *at UCLA

9. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Professional Master’s Degree MESM

10. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB What is a Professional Degree? zDegree is not designed as foundation for further study zDegree prepares you for a specific type of job and imparts specific skills zDifferent culture than academic/disciplinary degree zGenerally, financial aid is very limited

11. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB What is Environmental Science and Management? zIncludes skills to be environmental problem solver zConversant with natural science, social science, law, business and political context of problems zA variety of employment opportunities zGovernment: policy making or resource manager zWithin firms: helping firms meet environmental regulations and be environmentally responsible zNGOs: helping influence policy zConsulting: supporting government and firms

12. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB What Makes Bren Unique zLess than ten years old zBuilt from the ground up with new faculty zCentral emphasis on management AND science zNOT a re-branded forestry school zEnvironment is at the top of the public agenda in Coastal California zUCSB extremely strong in environmental fields & interdisciplinary studies zModern master’s curriculum delivering breadth of skills.

13. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Bren School Professional Programs zMaster of Environmental Science & Management (MESM) z2 year degree zIncoming class of 60 zMultidisciplinary zConcentration in environmental management for MBAs zMBA at any of the five UC business schools (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside) -- 2 year program zGenerally requires prior work experience zConcentration involves coursework at UCSB & home campus zApply directly to business school of choice zCalifornia Intercampus Environmental Law Program zOpen to UC Law Students (Berkeley, Davis, Los Angeles, Hastings) zTravel to UCSB for colloquia and courses

14. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Bren MESM Curriculum zCore coursework (Mostly Year #1) z3Q: Earth System Science, Biogeochemistry, Ecology z2Q: Economics, Law & Policy z3Q: Corporate Management, Finance, Strategy z2Q: Statistics, Quantitative Methods zCapstone: Group Project zApply your skills to a real problem for real client zWork for one year (3Q) on a team of 4-6 MESM students zSummer (after 1 st year): Internship! zSpecialization Coursework (Mostly Year #2) z 6-7 Courses z Choose from 7 specializations

15. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Some Past Group Projects zHow effective is ISO 14000? zIs MTBE in gasoline a good idea? If not, what should be done? zWhat is the impact and viability of organic wineries on the environment of California? zHow sustainable are the buildings on the UCSB campus? How can future construction on campus be improved?

16. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Current Specializations zWater Resources Management zPollution Prevention & Remediation zConservation Planning zEnvironmental Information Management zPublic Environmental Management zCorporate Environmental Management zCoastal Marine Resources Management

17. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Example Specialization: Conservation Planning zApplied Population Ecology zConservation Planning zLandscape Ecology zRestoration Ecology zEndangered Species zGeographic Information Systems zModeling Environmental and Ecological Change zNatural Resource Economics and Policy

18. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Example Specialization: Public Environmental Management zNatural Resource Economics zCost-Benefit Analysis zPublic Policy Analysis zPolitical Institutions zInternational Environmental Economics zAdvanced Topics in Env. Policy zGeographic Information Systems zFate and Transport of Pollutants

19. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Placement of 2001 MESM Grads zDiverse placement zConsulting (41%) zIndustry (3%) zGovernment (30%) zLocal (11%) zState (14%) zFederal (5%) zNon-profit (8%) zUniversity/research (5%) zAdvanced Degree (8%) zOther (5%) z85-90% find career positions within 2-3 months of graduating

20. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB MESM: Entrance Requirements z“State of Mind” zInterest in a broad and balanced training in ES & M zEmphasis on quantitative and analytic approach to environmental problem solving zDesirable undergraduate preparation zOne year of natural science (chemistry essential) zOne year of mathematics (calculus) zOne term each: intermediate microeconomics, statistics (recommended) zDeficiencies in preparation zRemedy during semester of summer prior to matriculation zLimited course makeup possible during first year at Bren zWork experience desirable

21. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Cost of Attending UCSB zCalifornia residents: $4000 per year zNon-residents and international students: an additional $12,000 per year zU.S. residents can establish residency after 12 months zCost of living in Santa Barbara: $15,000 per year

22. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB MESM: Applying & Financial Aid zApplication Deadline Feb 1 (with aid) zApplication Deadline March 1 (without aid) zExpect to cover most of your costs yourself zSome financial support available to exceptional applicants zFellowships & Teaching Assistantships zJobs/internships available on-campus and off- campus zMost MESM students meet all or most of their costs with their own resources

23. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Ph.D. Program

24. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Bren Ph.D. Degree zDisciplinary or multidisciplinary zOptional track in Economics and Environmental Science (EES) zTailored to research interests of faculty zInterested? zStudy faculty research interests on web zIdentify faculty member with whom to work zContact faculty member expressing interest zFaculty member indicates interest (hopefully) zApply to UCSB & Bren School

25. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Placement of Ph.D. Grads zBren PhD Program New Program zGraduated our first 3 Ph.D. students in June 2002. zObtained employment in both academic and non-academic arena: zAssistant Professor at UW-Madison zResearchers for the U.S. Navy

26. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB EES Ph.D. Program (EES=Economics & Environmental Science) zA Fellowship Program not a Degree Program zSupported by a major National Science Foundation Grant zA New Model for Ph.D. education in Environmental Econ zUndergrad background in natural science, math or econ. zUS Citizens or Permanent Residents Only (NSF Rules) zRigorous program in economics plus natural science focus:  Conservation Biology/Applied Ecology  Climate  Hydrology/Water Resources  Marine Science zApply to either the Bren School or Dept of Economics zGenerous 3-5 year fellowships (very competitive) zExpect 5-10 new EES fellows per year (started Fall 2002)

27. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Typical EES Five Years zYear #1 zEconomics Core Curriculum (Common to all Econ PhD’s) zYear #2 zEstablish Proficiency in 2 Economics Fields zEstablish Proficiency in Natural Science Specialization zAssist in Masters Group Project (one quarter) zYear #3 zComplete Empirical Research Paper zComplete Coursework zDefend Dissertation Proposal zYears #3, #4 & #5 zResearch zSeminar/Workshop Participation

28. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Applying to the EES Program zDecide on your Department zEconomics Department zBren School zApply by February 1 zIndicate on application “EES Fellowship” zNo need to contact a faculty member zMost quantitative undergrad majors ok zQuantitative skills and demonstrated interest in economics are vital

29. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Admissions Requirements Master’s and Ph.D.

30. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Ph.D.: Entrance Requirements zFocus on a specific area of research zIdentify a faculty member with very similar research interests zContact faculty member (except EES) zRequired coursework faculty-specific zContact the faculty member directly zNo master’s degree required zHighly Competitive

31. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Applying to the Bren School zFall admission only zGRE required (general exam only) zGPA of 3.0 or greater (calculated from junior and senior years) – minimum only zThree letters of recommendation zStatement of purpose zResume or curriculum vitae zApply on-line: www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp

32. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Application Deadlines zDecember 15 zPh.D. applicants interested in competing for University fellowships zFebruary 1 zMESM applicants interested in competing for Bren School fellowships zFinal deadline for Ph.D. applications zEES Fellowships deadline zMarch 1 zAll MESM applicants unconcerned with financial support, space permitting

33. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Cost of Attending UCSB zCalifornia residents: $4000 per year zNon-residents and international students: an additional $12,000 per year zU.S. residents can establish residency after 12 months zCost of living in Santa Barbara: $15,000 per year

34. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Financing Your Education zPh.D. Students zUsually funded as GSRs by faculty research grants zSome fellowship support from University and/or School zEES track students: Fellowships up to $32,000/yr, up to 5 years zMESM Students zSome financial support available to exceptional applicants zFellowships & Teaching Assistantships zJobs/internships available on-campus and off-campus zMost MESM students meet all or most of their costs with their own resources zFill out a FAFSA! zDeadline: March 2

35. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Need More Information? zVisiting Campus zOpen Houses Held twice a year at UCSB zSaturday, November 2, 2002 zFriday, January 24, 2002 zOther times? Let us know. zMake an appt with Prof. Kolstad at MIT zwww.bren.ucsb.edu zEES Program: www.ees.ucsb.edu zOr call toll-free: 1-866-4-UC-BREN

36. Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB http://www.bren.ucsb.edu Toll-free: 1-866-4-UC-BREN