Environmental Economics and Management
MSc in Business and Economics
Would you like a career working with environmental issues in national and international businesses? Then this is the right Master’s programme for you.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
How do we find solutions to the world’s growing environmental problems? Learn how to answer this question (and more) in this international programme that is a perfect match if you’re interested in economic issues and would like to focus on the environment, natural resources management and sustainable development.
Topics covered in this Master’s programme include biological resources, value chains and various policy instruments, giving you the possibility to specialise your knowledge to gain a Master’s degree in either business administration or economics.
As a graduated economist with a profile in environmental and natural resources you will have adequate knowledge to gain employment in industry, the media, consultancy firms, authorities, international organisations and policy agencies. You will also be well equipped to continue your studies towards a PhD.
FACTS & REQUIREMENTS
Name:Environmental Economics and Management - Master's Programme
Level:Master
Language:English
Programme scope:2 year, 120 credits
Next start:Autumn semester 2024
Tuition Fees:Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees.
First semester:SEK 62500
Total:SEK 250000
Application deadline for international students:2024-01-15
Application deadline for Swedish students:2024-04-15
Study location:Uppsala
Pace of study:Full-time
Teaching form:On-campus
Application code for Swedish students:81016
Application code for international students:81030
Requirements:
Admission to the Environmental Economics and Management – Master’s programme requires a first-cycle qualification comprising 180 credits and including:
- studies comprising 90 credits within business administration for specialisation business administration or - studies comprising 90 credits within economics for specialisation economics.
The qualification must also include at least 5 credits of mathematics and 5 credits of statistics; or 15 credits of statistics.
Two specialisations are available on this programme, and the constituent courses have different specific entry requirements. The specialization business administration requires a specialization in that subject at first-cycle level. The specialisation economics requires a specialization in that subject at first-cycle level.
Applicants with the equivalent qualifications obtained by means of a degree from another country, or with the equivalent knowledge obtained in some other way, may also be regarded as fulfilling the specific entry requirements.
This programme is taught in English. The applicant must further have a level of English equivalent to upper secondary school English, called English 6. An applicant with a first-cycle qualification from SLU comprising 180 credits automatically fulfils this requirement. Special rules apply for applicants with qualifications from one of the Nordic countries and some English-speaking countries.
Specific requirements apply for admission to the individual courses included in the programme.
Degree:
Degree awarded on completion of the programme
Upon completion of the programme, the degree of Master of Science is awarded. Other general qualifications may be awarded, provided that the requirements for them are fulfilled. More information can be found in SLU´s degree regulations.
Students who fulfil the qualification requirements for a degree will be issued a degree certificate upon request. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as Degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics (120 credits) with a Major in Business Administration or with a Major in Economics.
Degree requirements
A degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics (120 credits) with a major in business administration is awarded to students who fulfil the course requirements (courses with a Pass grade) of 120 credits, of which at least 90 credits at second-cycle level, according to the following:
at least 30 credits of courses with specialised study in the main field business administration (A1N; A1F),
at least 30 credits from an independent project (degree project) in the main field business administration (A2E).
In addition, the student must hold a degree of Bachelor or professional qualification of at least 180 credits or an equivalent qualification.
A degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics (120 credits) with a major in economics is awarded to students who fulfil the course requirements (courses with a Pass grade) of 120 credits, of which at least 90 credits at second-cycle level, according to the following:
at least 30 credits of courses with specialised study in the main field economics (A1N; A1F),
at least 30 credits from an independent project (degree project) in the main field economics (A2E).
In addition, the student must hold a degree of Bachelor or professional qualification of at least 180 credits or an equivalent qualification.
Admission: There are two admission rounds for this Master's programme. The first admission round is open to all international applicants at www.universityadmissions.se. SLU strongly encourage all international students to apply in this first admission round.
CONTENT
Depending on their major of either business administration or economics, students will develop understanding and insight into local and global use and management of natural resources. They will learn to address complex problems from both an industrial and societal perspective, with an interest in understanding and promoting sustainable development.
Students specialising in business administration study environmental management, production economics, quantitative finance, strategic management, environmental risk management and accounting as well as ethics.
Students specialising in economics will develop an understanding of micro economic theory, environmental policy, econometrics, policy evaluation and sustainable development. Part of the programme is arranged jointly with Uppsala University.
Upon completion of the programme, students will possess the skills needed for addressing environmental issues in national and international businesses and organisations, government agencies and other public sector organisations. There are ample employment opportunities for economists specialising in environmental and natural resources in industry, the media, consultancy firms, authorities, international organisations and policy agencies. Students will also fulfil the requirements necessary to be able to apply for doctoral studies.
Degree awarded
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) in Business and Economics with a Major in Business Administration, or with a Major in Economics.
Programme Code: NM005
Finalized by: Utbildningsnämnden, 2007-05-03 Revised: 2024-01-12 Revised By: Programnämnden för utbildning inom naturresurser och jordbruk SLU ID: SLU.ua.2024.3.1.1-90 Education plan valid from: Autumn 2024 Responsible programme board: The programme board for education in natural resources and agriculture
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Environmental Economics and Management – Master’s programme requires a first-cycle qualification comprising 180 credits and including:
studies comprising 90 credits within business administration for specialisation business administration or
studies comprising 90 credits within economics for specialisation economics.
The qualification must also include at least 5 credits of mathematics and 5 credits of statistics; or 15 credits of statistics.
Two specialisations are available on this programme, and the constituent courses have different specific entry requirements. The specialization business administration requires a specialization in that subject at first-cycle level. The specialisation economics requires a specialization in that subject at first-cycle level.
Applicants with the equivalent qualifications obtained by means of a degree from another country, or with the equivalent knowledge obtained in some other way, may also be regarded as fulfilling the specific entry requirements.
This programme is taught in English. The applicant must further have a level of English equivalent to upper secondary school English, called English 6. An applicant with a first-cycle qualification from SLU comprising 180 credits automatically fulfils this requirement. Special rules apply for applicants with qualifications from one of the Nordic countries and some English-speaking countries.
Specific requirements apply for admission to the individual courses included in the programme.
Content
Programme description
Master students on the Environmental Economics and Management – Master’s programme study theoretical, methodological as well as applied knowledge within the fields of environmental economics and environmental management, respectively. The programme offers insights into environmental problems and provides the students with tools for evaluating such problems from different perspectives. The teaching prepares students for positions within businesses and organisations requiring decisionmaking skills based on an understanding of natural resources, environmental issues and sustainable development. The programme also prepares students to continue their studies as doctoral students.
Courses in the programme
Main fields of study FÖ=Business administration, NA=Economics, LB=Agricultural science, MX=Environmental science, BEM=Bioeconomy management, SBV=Forestry science, LU=Rural development
Specialisation: Business administration
Year 1
Leadership and entrepreneurship in sustainable development, 15 credits, FÖ, A1N
Sustainable marketing in the biobased sector, 15 credits, FÖ, A1N
Research methods for business studies, 7,5 credits, FÖ, A1N
Innovation and sustainability, 7,5 credits, FÖ, A1N
Value chains and networks in the bio-economy, 15 credits, FÖ, A1N
Year 2
The global forest sector, 7,5 credits, BEM/SBV, A1N
Resources, economics and markets, 7,5 credits, NA/SBV, A1N Sustainability and financial reporting, 15 credits, FÖ, A1N
Governance of natural resources, 15 credits, LU, A1N
Master thesis in business administration, A2E, 30 credits, FÖ, A2E
The courses offered may change during the course of the programme. Decisions on the courses offered are taken well in advance of the next academic year.
For each course, there is a course syllabus providing more detailed course information. Information on when courses are offered is available on the SLU student web.
Objectives
General objectives
The general objectives for first- and second-cycle courses and programmes are specified in the Swedish Higher Education Act (Chapter 1, Sections 8–9).
Objectives for a Degree
In accordance with the annex to the Ordinance for the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, for a degree of Master (120 credits) the student shall:
Knowledge and understanding
demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in the main field of study.
Competence and skills
demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work
demonstrate the ability in speech and writing both nationally and internationally to clearly report and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.
Judgement and approach
demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.
Qualification Requirements
Degree awarded on completion of the programme
Upon completion of the programme, the degree of Master of Science is awarded. Other general qualifications may be awarded, provided that the requirements for them are fulfilled. More information can be found in SLU´s degree regulations.
Students who fulfil the qualification requirements for a degree will be issued a degree certificate upon request. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as Degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics (120 credits) with a Major in Business Administration or with a Major in Economics.
Degree requirements
A degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics (120 credits) with a major in business administration is awarded to students who fulfil the course requirements (courses with a Pass grade) of 120 credits, of which at least 90 credits at second-cycle level, according to the following:
at least 30 credits of courses with specialised study in the main field business administration (A1N; A1F),
at least 30 credits from an independent project (degree project) in the main field business administration (A2E).
In addition, the student must hold a degree of Bachelor or professional qualification of at least 180 credits or an equivalent qualification.
A degree of Master of Science in Business and Economics (120 credits) with a major in economics is awarded to students who fulfil the course requirements (courses with a Pass grade) of 120 credits, of which at least 90 credits at second-cycle level, according to the following:
at least 30 credits of courses with specialised study in the main field economics (A1N; A1F),
at least 30 credits from an independent project (degree project) in the main field economics (A2E).
In addition, the student must hold a degree of Bachelor or professional qualification of at least 180 credits or an equivalent qualification.
OtherInformation
General regulations for first- and second-cycle courses and programmes
For more information on semester dates, examination and credit transfer, see the Regulations for education at Bachelor´s and Master´s level available on the SLU student web.
Possibilities for further studies
Students who complete the programme and are awarded a degree of Master have the option to continue their studies at doctoral level.
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