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 will be a professional in applied economics in agricultural, environmental and resource-focused fields. The Master's programme comprises the two study tracks; 1) Agricultural Economics and 2) Environmental and Resource Economics. You will be well versed in topics such as climate policy, sustainable agriculture, and food security. Courses are taught by experienced teachers and active researchers and course contents are built on the most recent research findings. All courses are provided in English.
Structure and scope of the degree programme
Through a 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 consist of three parts, or core modules:
Part 1 comprises at least one of the following 15 credit modules: Agricultural Markets and Policy, Production Economics and Farm Management or Entrepreneurship. Part 2, the core module on methods, can be compiled through various methodological courses. Part 3 finally is a 15 credit thematic module on Agricultural Economics and Environmental and Resource Economics. You can include and combine to this study module all the other AGE and ERE Study track module courses, which you have not already chosen in the other Study track modules The studies encompass a practical training period and seminars, and they can include career orientation and career planning. 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.
Study structure of Agricultural Economics (small changes are possible)
| Structure | Module (choose one of AGE I-III) | Courses (5 credits each) |
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| Core Module (15 credits) | AGE I Agricultural Markets and Policy |
Price Analysis and Market Structure of the Agrifood Supply Chain |
| Core Module (15 credits) | AGE II Production Economics and Farm Management |
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| Core Module (15 credits) | AGE III Entrepreneurship (in Finnish) |
Master level courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, management, co-operation studies or accounting |
| Thematic Module (15 credits) | AGERE Module | Courses both from Agricultural Economics and Environmental and Resource Economics |
| Core Module (15 credits) | AGERE Methods |
Course examples: Cost-Benefit Analysis; Economic valuation methods; Valuation; General Equilibrium Modeling; Applied Linear Programming; more method courses in curriculum , |
| Other studies (25 credits) | Course examples: Project Course; Internship; Academic Writing | |
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Master's Thesis and Master's Thesis Seminar (35 credits) |
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. Most of the courses are divided into modules. The core modules are Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Economics and Methods. In addition to these modules you will study thematic module with the purpose of applying the learned theory and methods to real-world problems. You have also 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.
For your Master's Thesis you 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.
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 career in research.
Study structure of Environmental and Resource Economics (small changes are possible)
| Structure | Module | Courses (5 credits each) |
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| Core Module (15 credits) | ERE I Environmental Economics |
Environmental Economics I: Theory |
| Core Module (15 credits) | ERE II Natural Resource Economics |
Advanced Natural Resource Economics |
| Core Module (15 credits) | AGERE Methods |
Course examples: Cost-Benefit Analysis; Economic valuation methods; General Equilibrium Modeling; Applied Linear Programming; more method courses in curriculum |
| Thematic Module (15 credits) |
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Course examples: Economics and governance of marine resources Risk Management in Agriculture; Economics of Aquatic Resources: Numerical Models; Introduction to Dynamic Optimization; courses by visiting foreign lecturers |
| Other studies (25 credits) | Course examples: Project Course; Internship; Academic Writing | |
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Master's Thesis and Master's Thesis Seminar (35 credits) |
Research Track: If you choose Research Master track, then Research Master courses substitute 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.