(Formerly the International Policy Program) Deborah Bleviss, Acting Director The Energy, Resources and Environment (ERE) Program (formerly the International Policy Program) offers an interdisciplinary curriculum in international policy and an analysis of the energy, resources and environment sectors, integrating economics, political science, law and other academic disciplines. The program provides a forum for students to examine policy not only in the abstract but as it is created and implemented in particular institutional settings. A key aim of ERE is to teach students how to apply policymaking tools, concepts and frameworks to real problems and institutional settings. For that reason, much of ERE teaching combines theory with empirical case studies. The program offers a special academic course in which students can work directly on policy problems for client organizations through the Environmental Policy Practicum. In addition, students participate in discussions on timely energy/environmental issues with policymakers and executives through the Global Energy and Environment Initiative. Campus Options
Students studying at the Bologna Center may concentrate in Energy, Resources and Environment. Internships Many Energy, Resources and Environment students hold internships while at SAIS, particularly in the summer months. The ERE Program relies on its alumni, faculty and Career Services to share internship opportunities with current students. Click here for more information on internships. Co-curricular Activities
The ERE program offers a series of ongoing opportunities for students to learn from and network with professionals in their field. The program sponsors seminars and lunch talks throughout the year. Students are also encouraged to attend the many speaker events offered by the Global Health and Foreign Policy Initiative and the Global Energy and Environment Initiative. Ph.D. Program
The ERE program accepts a very limited number of Ph.D. students. Typical Energy, Resources and Environment Courses - Asian Energy Security
- China's Energy Policy
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Economics of Natural Resources
- Energy, Environment and Development in Developing Countries
- Energy Policy
- Energy Technology Futures
- Environment and Development
- Environment and National Resource Policy
- Environmental Policy Practicum
- Facing the Oil Problem: The United States, Canada, OPEC and the World
- Geopolitics of Energy
- Global Climate Change Policy
- Global Electricity Markets
- International Environmental Law
- International Wildlife Conservation
- International Water: Issues and Policies
- Project Finance
- South Asia: Energy, Environment and Security
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