UW-Madison announced the first ever master’s program solely dedicated to energy conservation set to start fall 2015.
Resource and Energy Demand Analysis, or REDA, is an independent 10-month program geared toward environmentally minded students that analyzes efficiency and environmental sustainability, according to a university release Friday. The degree falls into the department of Agriculture and Applied Economics and has a shortened length because of the relevancy and real-world applications.
“This degree will help [students] satisfy their desire to work toward a low-carbon future while also earning a good living.” Bill Provencher, future REDA director, said in the statement.
Student interest and practicality were points of emphasis for the program designers. REDA graduates are expected to easily obtain jobs in the technology sector as well as the international and economic fields, according to the release.
“This would be a great track for environmental studies majors who enjoy quantitative work,” said REDA co-designer Barbara Forrest.
