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Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics

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  • University/Institute Name University of Helsinki
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration2 years
  • Application deadlineJan 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

Throughout the Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics MSc program from University of Helsinki you will become a professional in applied economics in agricultural, environmental and resource-focused fields.

Through the Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics MSc program from University of Helsinki ou will be well versed in topics such as climate policy, sustainable agriculture and food security.

As a graduate of the study track in agricultural economics, you will have the ability to:

  • Be an expert in business management and economics with knowledge of the special features of agriculture, rural enterprises, the food market and related policies
  • Apply economic and management theories and appropriate methodologies, such as econometrics, numerical modelling to issues in the field

As a graduate of the study track in environmental and resource economics, you will have the ability to:

  • Identify the socio-economic drivers of natural resource use and environmental degradation
  • Analyse the effects of policies on the environment and on natural resource usage
  • Formulate recommendations to support decision-making in both the public and private sectors
  • Apply microeconomic theory and quantitative methods (econometrics, analytical and numerical dynamic modelling, and game theory).

Upon graduating, you can find employment in the national or international market, for example at universities, research institutes, the public sector or in business, or you can become a self-employed entrepreneur.

Career opportunities:

The graduates have had success in finding meaningful employment and have secured careers in a variety of fields, for example:

  • At universites

  • In research institutes

  • Through the public sector

  • In private businesses

  • As self-employed entrepreneurs

If you are interested in further developing your expertise, you can pursue postgraduate studies through the doctoral programs offered by the University of Helsinki, another university in Finland, or abroad.

Courses include:

  • Academic Writing

  • Mathematics for economists

  • Mathematics for AGERE students

  • Mandatory for ERE, voluntary for AGE

  • Microeconomics for AGERE students

  • Microeconomics

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026