Global Economy and Politics
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 organize energy markets to avoid monopolies and market manipulation.
- 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 international trade agreements.
- How to explain why commodity prices are so volatile.
Contents of the programme:
The masters programme consists of required theory and methods
courses and the option to choose a specialization in one or more
economic sub-disciplines, e.g., Environmental and Resource
Economics; Energy and Climate Economics; Development and Global
Change; and Financial and Commodity Market Analysis. Each
specialization has a set of required core courses that can be
supplemented with electives from organizational science or
business management. Alternatively, one can choose a more
interdisciplinary profile, by selecting electives from other
faculties at NMBU such as in natural sciences, technology or
other social sciences to tailor the skills to one's particular
interests. The completion of the degree culminates with the
submission of a thesis and the successful oral defense of the
work.
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 NMBU 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.
Entry requirements
The program is open to students with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the social, natural, environmental, engineering, or agricultural sciences. Applicants must have: 100-level equivalent of economic theory courses, mathematics, and statistics; and have at least 80 ECTS deemed relevant for the program. The student must demonstrate a grade point average of C (or the equivalent) or higher.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a one-page (A4 sized) motivation letter outlining the candidate’s background (personal, professional, and academic), reasons for interest in studying in the M-GEP program, and a statement of their potential contribution to the learning environment. Admission is based on the merit of the applicant’s academic transcripts.
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the NMBU regulations for programmes taught in English: Language requirements for programmes taught in English at NMBU | NMBU
Entry requirements
The program is open to students with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the social, natural, environmental, engineering, or agricultural sciences. Applicants must have: 100-level equivalent of economic theory courses, mathematics, and statistics; and have at least 80 ECTS deemed relevant for the program. The student must demonstrate a grade point average of C (or the equivalent) or higher.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a one-page (A4 sized) motivation letter outlining the candidate’s background (personal, professional, and academic), reasons for interest in studying in the M-GEP program, and a statement of their potential contribution to the learning environment. Admission is based on the merit of the applicant’s academic transcripts.
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the NMBU regulations for programmes taught in English: Language requirements for programmes taught in English at NMBU | NMBU