Master of Science in Economics
Together with other research institutes established at Aas, UMB provides state-of-the-art knowledge based on a broad range of disciplines. UMB's main objectives are:
- To be a major player in the field of life sciences, focusing on the core disciplines:
- biology, food and environmental science
- land use and natural resource management
- as well as associated aesthetic and technical subjects
- To actively contribute to business development and continue to strengthen the scientific basis for agriculture, aquaculture and other industries based on the utilisation of natural resources.
A broad range of study programmes are offered at Bachelor, Master and PhD level.
| Programme website | http://www.umb.no/study-options/article/master-of-science-in-economics (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Inger-Lise Labugt |
| Telephone | +47 64966100 |
| studieveileder-IOR@umb.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description |
You will acquire skills in economic analysis and deeper insights into how the economy works. Some examples of topics analyzed in the programme are:
- How to achieve economic growth while at the same time protecting the environment - How to design and implement an-international climate treaty - How to reduce poverty and manage natural resources in a better way in developing countries How to analyze consequences of the WTO agreements - How to explain why commodity prices are so volatile Contents of the programme: The masters programme consist of specialization in one or more economic sub-disciplines, e.g. - Environmental and resource economics - Energy economics - Development economics - Public policy and resource management - Enterprise development - International trade theory - Finance and enterprise management You can supplement the specialization with courses within organizational science or business management. Moreover, you can choose a more interdisciplinary profile, by choosing from all the courses offered at UMB in natural sciences, technology or other social sciences. The many opportunities to choose optional courses enables you to acquire skills well suited to your interests. |
| Application deadline |
December 1 for international applicants.
June 1 for applicants holding a Norwegian or Nordic degree, or a Norwegian Civic registration number (fødselsnummer). |
| Nokut certification |
Yes (What is this?) |
| Formal prerequisites |
Bachelor degree in economics or similar, including mathematics and statistics, and at least 90 ECTS of economics (micro, macro, environmental economics etc.).
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the UMB regulations for programmes taught in English. |
| Tuition | No tuition fees |
| Subject area | Economics |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Ås, Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Application procedures | http://www.umb.no/study-options/article/admission |
