College of Business
Public Utility Regulation and Economics
College of Business
Public Utility Regulation and Economics
Pursue a Vital Career
in the Utility Sector
The certificate in Public Utility Regulation and Economics (PURE) at NMSU is a professional education program designed for post-baccalaureate students. If you’re interested in pursuing a career with an electric, natural gas, or water distribution company — or with a government agency that regulates the utility sector — then our 100% online program will set you up for success. You’ll thrive in this field if you already have a background in accounting, government, finance, business, public administration, engineering, law, or economics.
Admission Deadlines
July 15 (priority deadline for Fall); rolling admissions with Fall, Spring, and Summer options available.
- Total credits: 12
Delivery Format
In-person or 100% online with synchronous Zoom meetings.
Career Pathways
NMSU graduates with a certificate in Public Utility Regulation and Economics you can pursue a variety of jobs in the public utility field:
- Gas manager
- Land development project manager
- Public utilities analyst
- Public utilities regulatory analyst
- Utilities manager
Advance Your Career in Just One Year
The NMSU Public Utility Regulation and Economics (PURE) graduate certificate program offers you advanced technical instruction on the utility sector. In just one year, you’ll become well prepared for complex analysis and rigorous applications of utility policy. Study the legal justifications for regulating the electric industry, as well as the functions of regulatory commission and the history of the industry. Apply the same kind of economic analysis to the natural gas and water industry, considering revenue requirements, cost allocation, and retail design rate.
This flexible, affordable certificate program also gives you the opportunity to get a head start on your graduate study. PURE certificate courses will transfer into the Master of Arts in Economics program at NMSU, satisfying up to 12 of the 30 credits required for the master’s degree.
One-Year Program
In just one year, you get equipped with essential knowledge of the utility sector
The Public Utility Regulation and Economics Graduate Certificate program consists of 12 credits. To enter the program, you must meet the general regulations and minimum requirements for admission to the graduate school, including a bachelor’s degree in any subject and a 3.0 GPA.
The program offers Fall, Spring, and Summer start dates, but if you don’t have a strong foundation in economics, we recommend you start in Fall so you can complete your prerequisites.
The certificate in Public Utility Regulation and Economics (PURE) is a professional educational program designed for post-baccalaureate students pursuing a career in the utility sector, with an electric utility company, natural gas utility, water distribution utility, or with a government agency regulating these types of companies. PURE students must meet the general regulations and minimum requirements for admission to the graduate school and complete 12 credit hours including:
Take classes like:
- ECON 571 - Regulatory Policy and Industry Analysis: Electricity I
- ECON 572 - Regulatory Policy and Industrial Analysis: Water and Natural Gas
- ECON 573 - Regulatory Policy and Industry Analysis: Electricity II
- ECON 574 - Advanced Seminar Regulatory Policy and Industry Analysis
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: financialaid@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.