Agricultural Economics University of Copenhagen

Overview

Upon completion of the Agricultural Economics programme at the University of Copenhagen , you will obtain the title Master of Science in Agricultural Economics. As a sought-after graduate, you will be able to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development and environmental solutions. The programme is offered in English.

Competence Description

As a graduate you are, among other things, also able to:

• apply economic methods and principles to solve current problems and issues
• explain how changes in the EU and world trade affect the everyday lives of households
• apply your insight into how economic incentives can regulate consumption and production
• handle work and development situations that are complex, unpredictable, and require new solution models in the private and public sectors – both nationally and internationally.

Employment

With an MSc degree in Agricultural Economics, you may find employment with various institutions and companies in Denmark as well as internationally. You may, for example, be hired by:

• banks and financial institutions or international organisations such as the EU and OECD
• ministries (e.g. the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries) and government agencies (e.g. the Danish Environmental Protection Agency), where you can contribute to establishing the basis for the policy in the food and environmental area
• central agricultural organisations and companies
• economic consultancies and advisory services.