Structure, content and study tracks

Through state-of-the-art studies in Agricultural Economics, you will learn to apply theories and empirical methods to analyze the economics and management of agricultural and rural enterprises. You will understand the operation of agri-food markets, gain the ability to assess agricultural and food policies, and develop expertise in the analysis of global food systems. You will also learn to understand the basics of entrepreneurial thinking and the foundations of social scientific entrepreneurship research.

The studies include practice-oriented assignments that will develop your decision-making and career skills. The programme will also give you the self-confidence to put theoretical knowledge into practice.

The structure of the studies consists of three parts, or core modules:

1. Common studies
2. 15 credits of AGERE Methods
3. 45 credits of Advanced study track studies (3 * 15 cr. modules)
4. Other studies

Part 1 comprises Master thesis seminar and Master thesis. The Master’s Thesis project will enable you to apply and develop your theoretical and methodological skills. It develops your abilities in scientific thinking and project management and will serve as a good reference for your future career.

Part 2 comprises method studies, which support your Master thesis research.

Part 3 you have to select at least two of the following 15 credit modules: AGE I; Agricultural Markets and Policy, AGE II Production Economics and Farm Management or AGE II; Entrepreneurship. The 3rd module in part 3 can be AGE module or thematic module. In thematic module you can include and combine all the other AGE and ERE Study track module courses, which you have not already chosen in the other Study track modules 

Part 4. Other studies comprises entrance studies. The study module includes courses that provide you prerequisite knowledge and prepare you for more advanced studies. You have also the freedom to choose optional studies. For instance, your professional skills and networks will develop further through the optional Project Course or during your possible internship either in Finland or abroad.

The studies encompass a practical training period and seminars, and they can include career orientation and career planning. 

Study structure of Agricultural Economics:

You will develop a state-of-the-art expertise in environmental and natural resource economics. The wide selection of courses offered in the study track will give you the tools to solve key challenges in environmental and resource management and policy. 

The are 4 different sections

1. Common studies
2. Method studies
3. Study track studies
4. Other studies

Part 1  - The common studies comprises Master thesis and master seminar. You can research and analyse a significant topic on environmental and resource economics, which can be either policy or theory-orientated. You can write your thesis in connection with a larger research project, in collaboration with companies and public institutions, or independently.

Part 2. Method studies - You can select theory and method course, which support your master thesis research.

Part 3. Study track studies - You select core module in Environmental economics and resource economics (30 cr.) and thematic study module (15 cr.). In thematic module you can include and combine the other AGE and ERE Study track module courses (25 different study track courses)

Part 4. Other studies comprises entrance studies. The study module includes courses that provide you prerequisite knowledge and prepare you for more advanced studies. You have also the freedom to choose optional studies. For instance, your professional skills and networks will develop further through the optional Project Course or during your possible internship either in Finland or abroad.

In your studies, you have the opportunity to follow our Research Track. In this track. you will take extended studies in the above subjects, which will prepare you for postgraduate studies and a career in research.

Study structure of Environmental and Resource Economics:

Research Track: If you choose the Research Master track, then the Research Master courses substitute the Methods and Theories module. In this track, the Core Module courses will include PhD level exercises, which give you a total of 15 additional credits to be used for PhD studies.