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MSc in Agricultural Environmental and Resources Economics

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Helsinki

Program Overview

The study track of agricultural economics combines expertise in business administration and economics with knowledge of the special features of agriculture, rural enterprises, the food market and related policies. Through studies in agricultural economics, you will learn to apply theories and models used to define the profitability and competiveness of agricultural and rural enterprises and the farm-level factors contributing to profitability and competiveness. You will examine the operation of the market and assess various policy options. The studies include practice-oriented assignments that build your decision-making and career skills, and your self-confidence to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.

Program Key Stats

€15000 (Annual cost)



17 %

Eligibility Criteria


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6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

If you have completed or are completing your degree, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the Admissions Services of the University of Helsinki by the awarding institution, IELTS of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in the writing section, TOEFL IBT 92, a minimum score of 22 in the writing section, TOEFL PBT 580.

Career Options

  • According to the labour market surveys conducted by the Finnish Association of Academic Agronomists
  • graduates from the study track in agricultural economics have been successful in finding employment often before graduation
  • The programme alumni have found positions in various organisations in the public and private sectors in Finland
  • and many have pursued international careers in Europe or further afield
  • This study programme provides you with wide-ranging skills for starting a business and for serving in various expert or managerial positions
  • even
  • if
  • the focus of studies is on applied agriculture
  • Consequently
  • possible job titles are numerous: specialist
  • teacher
  • entrepreneur
  • researcher
  • senior officer
  • product manager
  • head of finance
  • etc
  • If you are interested in developing your expertise further
  • you can pursue postgraduate studies in the doctoral programmes offered by the University of Helsinki or another university in Finland or abroad
  • The Environmental and Resource Economics Master of Science offers promising career paths in government
  • research
  • consultancy
  • industry
  • NGOs and international organisations

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