How do we find solutions to the world´s growing environmental problems? Would you like a career dealing with environmental issues in national or international businesses?

We are increassingly aware of our responsibilities in the use and management of the natural environment. Knowledge is needed to find solutions to growing environmental problems, such as pollution and depleted resources. This programme will enable you develop the knowledge and skills needed to address these important issues.

Knowledge and understanding of our biological natural resources and their sustainable use is urgently needed. In this programme, you will heighten your knowledge of economics or business administration, and learn how that knowledge can be applied to environmental issues. Environmental issues are brought to the classroom via SLU´s extensive links with natural resource-based industries. These meetings aid understanding and application of skills in economics and business administration as a tool for addressing current problems.

Programmets omfattning: 2 år, 120 hp

Studiestart: Uppsala 02 september 2013

Antal studieplatser: 25

Anmälan senast: 15 januari 2013

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens:

- First instalment: 42500 SEK

- Total programme: 170000 SEK

This programme is in English. It is intended for students with a Bachelor´s degree in business administration or economics who wish to extend their understanding of environmental resource issues. After completing the programme, you will possess the skills to deal with environmental issues in national and international businesses and organisations, government agencies and other public sector organisations. As an economist with a profile in environmental and natural resources you will have ample employment opportunities in industry, the media, consultancy firms, authorities, international organisations and policy agencies. You will also be well equipped to apply to a Ph D programme.

Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree of 180 Credits including 90 Credits in one of the following subjects:
- Business Administration
- Economics
5 Credits in Mathematics, 5 Credits in Statistics.

Knowledge equivalent to English B from upper secondary school.