
Overview
Key features
Besides a strong training in quantitative economic techniques, you are confronted with relevant economic theories at micro, behavioral, and institutional level to help you understand the nature of these problems and solutions. Topics include environmental degradation and pollution, climate change, sustainable markets, the bio-economy, and urban and rural development in light of pressing issues such as environmental tipping points, unequal access to resources, and rising inequality.
Why this programme?
- The Economics of Sustainability programme at Wageningen University and Research is an MSc programme in economics that combines in depth knowledge on economic theories and state of the art quantitative methods in order to contribute to a sustainable future
- In a world drowning in data but starving for knowledge, you will learn how to analyze and interpret different forms of data to provide evidence on pressing real-world questions
- You will evaluate policies related to food, the environment, and economic development and how they affect different actors (e.g. firms, citizens) in different locations and sectors
- You will learn how to apply your quantitative skills to real world problems and contribute to the finding of practical solutions
- You are trained to collaborate effectively in an intercultural, multidisciplinary environment to use your skills as an economist to have societal impact
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Courses include:
- Rethinking Economics
- Advanced Econometrics
- Economic modeling of sustainability
- Philosophy of Management and Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Economics of Democracy and Dictatorship
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Wageningen, Netherlands
Disciplines
Economics Sustainable Development View 104 other Masters in Economics in NetherlandsExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The criterion used for admission is
- a WUR BSc degree in Management and Consumer Studies, Health and Society, Communication and Life Sciences, or equivalent.
- ≥20 ECTS in consumer sciences related courses of which:
- Consumer behaviour
- Behavioural economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Economics
- Communication sciences
- Product design
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
20600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20600 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2530 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Wageningen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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