Overview

The Global Economy and Politics master program from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) imparts knowledge on both the economics behind current and likely furture trends, as well as the politics and security concerns that shape bilateral and multilateral relations among countries and organiations in which economic interests are articulated or contested.

The Master program in Global Economy and Politics is multidisciplinary, resting primarily on the disciplines of economics and political science and bought into synergy through a tailored course that emphasizes political risk analysis as a cross-cutting method and analytical tool. You have the option to select an internship as part of your studies.

Career opportunities

Students who graduate from the program are ideal candidates for jobs in both the public and private sectors. In a changing world, governments, NGOs, and businesses need people who understand global economy and politics. Through the program students will develop skills applicable to the real world.  

• Types of jobs our candidates would qualify for are public administration, management, policy analysis, communication, and more. 

• Tasks that graduates are qualified for include, among other things, preparing policy briefs, analyzing policy impacts, and make recommendations for decision makers.