This program is a 16 month duel-degree masters program.  You must already be accepted in the graduate program in order to apply for the portion of the degree taught in France. 

The Division of Economic and Business at Mines and the Institut Français du Petrole (IFP), in Paris, France, together offer an advanced collaborative international graduate degree program to meet the needs of industry and government. Our unique program trains the next generation of technical, analytical and managerial professionals vital to the future of the petroleum and energy industries.

These two world-class institutions offer a rigorous and challenging program in an international setting. The program gives a small elite group of students a solid economics foundation combined with quantitative business skills, the historical and institutional background, and the interpersonal and intercultural abilities in the fast-paced, global world of oil and gas.

Qualifications
Qualifications for the program include:

• The equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree with a strong academic background
• A keen interest in an international career in the public or private sector relating to petroleum and other energy industries
• A commitment to excellence and leadership

For professionals working in industry, research or government organizations, both experience and academic background will be taken into consideration.

Degrees
After studying in English for only 16 months (8 months at Mines and 8 months at IFP) the successful student of Petroleum Economics and Management (PEM) receives not one but two degrees:

• Masters of Science in Mineral and Energy Economics from Mines
• Diplôme D'Ingénieur or Mastère Spécialisé from IFP

Who is Eligible?
Mines, and the Mineral and Energy Economics program in particular, is known worldwide for the quality of its students. The program has attracted students from more than 25 countries. Students admitted to the program are chosen for their:

• Strong intellect
• Integrity
• Work ethic
• Quantitative skills as demonstrated by their
  • Course work 
  • GPA
  • Scores on either the GRE or the GMAT

In addition, students must demonstrate a strong interest in energy, minerals, public policy, and/or related environmental and technological issues. These interests will be reflected in the letter of interest and previous involvement in these areas. The division is also looking for strong leadership potential as shown by previous academic, personal, and employment successes. All students must have completed Calculus I, Introductory Probability and Statistics, and Principles of Microeconomics prior to entering the program.