Program Overview
The Economics at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Ã s, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- How to intergrate environmental effects in economic analysis of ecosystem management, air and water pollution, and climate change.
- How to combine economic growth and environmental protection - both at the firm level and at the national level.
- How to design and implement an international climate treaty.
- How to reduce poverty and manage natural resources in a better way in developing countries.
- How to organize energy markets to avoid monopolies and market manipulation.
- How to analyze consequences of international trade agreements.
- How to explain why food, energy and other commodity prices are so volatile.
- Mathematics for Economists
- Microeconomics III
- Macroeconomics III
- Econometric Methods
- Master thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor degree in economics or similar, including mathematics and statistics, and at least 90 ECTS of economics (micro, macro, resource economics etc.).
- Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences regulations for programmes taught in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Ås, Norway
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months