Norwegian University of Life Sciences, East Norway

Global Economy and Politics

The master’s degree consists of 120 ECTS, including a 30 ECTS master’s thesis.

The program is structured in five parts:

  • A set of compulsory courses designed to bring students up to a necessary level of competence in economics, social sciences, and methods (25 ECTS)
  • A module in the economics of international trade, economic integration and development (30 ECTS).
  • A module in international relations and political science (30 ECTS)
  • Student choice of international relations or economics courses (5 ECTS)
  • Master thesis (30 ECTS)

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree or eqiuvalent in economics, business administration, political science, geography, development studies or other social sciences, environmental science or related fields. Applicants must have a minimum of two of the following courses: economics, mathematics, or statistics (quantitative methods), e.g., one in economics and one in statistics. MinimumGrade Point Average (GPA) is C (or the equivalent)​.

Admission requirements


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

Level
Master
Duration
2 years | 120 ECT
Tuition
Information about tuition fees can be found here: Tuition fees | NMBU
Application deadline

Nordic applicants: April 15
EU applicants: April 15
Non EU-applicants: December 1

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree or eqiuvalent in economics, business administration, political science, geography, development studies or other social sciences, environmental science or related fields. Applicants must have a minimum of two of the following courses: economics, mathematics, or statistics (quantitative methods), e.g., one in economics and one in statistics. MinimumGrade Point Average (GPA) is C (or the equivalent)​.

Admission requirements


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