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Overview
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
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy View 30 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in NetherlandsExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- A WUR BSc degree in Economics and Governance, or equivalent.
- The norm for this equivalence is ≥40 ECTS in: Economics (micro-economics must be included). ≥15 ECTS in one or more of the following topics: Statistics, Econometrics
- Transcript of records displaying the content of previous course subjects and project work;
- Curriculum vitae displaying relevant work, internship and/or project experience on an academic level in a relevant field if applicable.
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International
19600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19600 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Wageningen
700 - 800 EUR /month
Living costs
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Funding
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