Applied Economics and Sustainability
The master’s degree consists of 120 ECTS, including a 30 ECTS master’s thesis.
The program is structured in four parts:
- A set of mandatory courses in mathematics, economics, data analysis, econometrics, introductory programming, public economics and taxation, and sustainability (55 ECTS).
- Specialization profiles in Environment, Climate, and Energy; Financial and Commodity Market Analysis; or elective courses (35 ECTS). The electives in the program can be either in one of the profiles, or freely chosen among the courses offered at NMBU. NB! The profile in Financial and Commodity Market Analysis requires BUS220 or equivalent from the bachelor level.
- Master thesis (30 ECTS)
Entry requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed
bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree
including a specialization worth 80 ECTS. There is a minimum
grade requirement of C. Documented proficiency in English in
accordance with NMBU regulations.
Bachelor's degree in economics or other relevant fields. The
degree should include courses in mathematics and statistics and
intermediate level courses in micro- and macroeconomics.
Entry requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed
bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree
including a specialization worth 80 ECTS. There is a minimum
grade requirement of C. Documented proficiency in English in
accordance with NMBU regulations.
Bachelor's degree in economics or other relevant fields. The
degree should include courses in mathematics and statistics and
intermediate level courses in micro- and macroeconomics.