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Degree: | Master of Science (MSc) |
Disciplines: |
Agriculture
Environmental Engineering Natural Resource Management |
Duration: | 24 months |
ECTS points: | 120 |
Study modes: | full-time |
Delivery modes: | on-campus |
University website: | Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics |
Annual tuition (EEA) | tuition-free |
Annual tuition (non-EEA) | ca. 16,400 USD University currency: 15,000 EUR This applies to citizens of United States (USA) |
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The community at the University of Helsinki works together towards making the world a better place. We link research and education closely together to provide students with topical, high-level and distinguished Master’s programmes. By studying in the Master’s Programme in Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics (AGERE), you qualify as an expert with a set of skills needed to address tomorrow’s questions already today. Which question will you solve?
The Master's programme comprises two study tracks:
In the Master’s Programme in Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics (AGERE), you will become 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.
As a graduate of the study track in agricultural economics, you will have the ability to:
As a graduate of the study track in environmental and resource economics, you will have the ability to:
Upon graduating, 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 scope of the studies is 120 ECTS credits, including both field-specific advanced studies and optional studies in the field or from other degree programmes. The minimum scope of field-specific advanced studies (in both study tracks) is 60 credits, 30 of which are accounted for by the Master’s thesis. You are recommended to focus on your Master’s thesis during your second year of Master’s studies. The field-specific advanced studies can be found behind the following links according to study track.
The study track in environmental and resource economics is taught only in English. The study track in agricultural economics is taught mainly in English, but also in Finnish and Swedish. It is also possible to complete courses, write the Master's thesis and get supervision in Finnish or Swedish.
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