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Master of Science in Economics
Why study economics?
• You get a solid training in economic theory and analysis.
• You study at one of Norway’s leading schools in economics, especially in the fields of environmental economics, resource economics, energy economics, and development economics.
• You will qualify for demanding positions in both private and public sectors.
Master in Economics
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What can you use this qualification for? Economists are in high demand in government organisations, in private businesses, and in various organisations. More specific work areas for economists are analysis in relation to environmental policy, energy systems, development aid, enterprise development, trade policy, economic policy, and much more.
What will I learn? You will acquire skills in economic analysis and deeper insights into how the economy works.
Some
examples of topics analysed in the programme are:
• How to achieve economic growth while at the same time protecting the environment.
• How to design and implement an inter-national climate treaty.
• How to reduce poverty and manage natural resources in a better way in developing countries.
• How to organize energy markets to avoid monopolies and market manipulation.
• How to analyze consequences of a new WTO-agreement.
• How to explain why commodity prices are so volatile.
Contents of the programme: You study at a university renowned for its good student environment. The masters programme consists of specialisation 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 specialisation with courses within organisational 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.
Requirements Bachelor degree in economics or similar, including mathematics and statistics, and at least 90 ECTS of economics (micro, macro, resource economics etc.).
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the UMB regulations for programmes taught in English.
For more information• Information about application and general questions about the study:
Students Information Office (SiT), P.O.Box 5003, 1432 Ås, Norway
phone: +47 94 96 61 00
• More information about the courses:
Department of Economics and Resource Management,
P.O. Box 5003, 1432 Aas, Norway
phone: +47 64 96 57 00
Student adviser
Inger-Lise Labugt
Updated: 12.03.10
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