Economics and Environmental Governance
The Master in Economics and Environmental Governance will give a
solid understanding of the foundations of environmental change
and its effects on society, the environment, and the economy.
The program is multidisciplinary, drawing on economics,
environmental and resource economics, climate economics,
ecological economics, political science, environmental sciences,
and human geography. This pluralistic approach to learning will
give students a wide set of lenses through which to see the
world, the problems and, importantly, sustainable solutions for a
better future.
The program will give students practical tools of analysis and a
broad skillset enabling them to meet the challenges of today and
tomorrow.
Programme contents and structure
The master’s degree consists of 120 ECTS, including a 30 ECTS
master’s thesis.
The program comprises 4 core courses (40ECTS) in Natural Resource
and Environmental Economics, Global Environmental Governance,
Climate Economics, and Climate Change and Society. In addition,
there are 20ECTS of basic courses in the first semester as well
as 10ECTS of methods courses.
The 20ECTS of electives in the program can be either in one of
the profiles in Energy Economics or Ecological Economics, or
freely chosen among the courses offered at NMBU.
The program is structured in 3 parts: The first semester, which
is designed to bring students up to a necessary level of
competence in economics, social sciences, and methods; the four
core courses making up the core components of the degree; and
specialization profiles or elective courses.
Entry requirements
Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, or other social sciences. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of C (or the equivalent) or higher.
Students without such a bachelor´s degree will need a
specialization equivalent to at least 80 ECTS within subjects
from the social sciences.
Applicants are encouraged to include a one-page (A4) motivation letter outlining their background (personal, professional, and academic), their motivation to join the M-EEG program and their contribution to the learning environment.
Admission is based on the applicants' academic transcripts and the motivation letter.
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in
accordance with the NMBU regulations for programs taught in
English.
Entry requirements
Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, or other social sciences. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of C (or the equivalent) or higher.
Students without such a bachelor´s degree will need a
specialization equivalent to at least 80 ECTS within subjects
from the social sciences.
Applicants are encouraged to include a one-page (A4) motivation letter outlining their background (personal, professional, and academic), their motivation to join the M-EEG program and their contribution to the learning environment.
Admission is based on the applicants' academic transcripts and the motivation letter.
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in
accordance with the NMBU regulations for programs taught in
English.