Are you looking forward to a future as an expert in Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics? As a graduate of our Master’s Programme in Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics, you can find employment in the national or international market, for example at universities, research institutes, the public sector or in business, or you can become a self-employed entrepreneur.

The Viikki Campus offers optimal resources for studying the unique range of subjects offered by our programme. Upon graduating you will be a professional in applied economics in agricultural, environmental and resource-focused fields. You will be well versed in topics such as climate policy, sustainable agriculture and food security.

The Master's programme comprises two study tracks:

1. Agricultural economics

• Languages of instruction: Finnish, Swedish, English

As a graduate of the study track in agricultural economics you will have the ability to

• Expertise in business management and economics with knowledge of the special features of agriculture, rural enterprises, the food market and related policies.
• Apply economic and management theories and appropriate methodologies, such as econometrics, numerical modelling to issues in the field

2. Environmental and resource economics

• Language of instruction: English

As a graduate of the study track in Environmental and Resource economics you will have the ability to

• Identify the socio-economic drivers of natural resource use and environmental degradation
• Analyse the effects of policies on the environment and on natural resource usage
• Formulate recommendations to support decision-making in both the public and private sectors 
• Apply microeconomic theory and quantitative methods (econometrics, analytical and numerical dynamic modelling, and game theory)

Further information about the studies on the Master's programme website.