MSC in Agricultural Economics
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Duration
2 years
Intake
September
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
The program covers topics such as:
- Economic incentives in food production and consumption
- Industrial organization and innovation in the food sector
- Analysis of agribusiness value chains from farm to fork
- International economics, development, and policy
Students have freedom to tailor their studies through elective courses and can participate in projects or study abroad opportunities.
Graduates are prepared for careers in banks, international organizations, ministries, consultancy firms, agricultural companies, and academia focusing on agricultural and food economics.
This overview is based on official University of Copenhagen program descriptions.
Key Information
University
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Campus
Copenhagen
Total Credits
120
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Course Structure
Program structure:
- Compulsory courses (15 ECTS): Core courses like Applied Econometrics, Microeconomics, Agricultural and Food Policy, Environmental and Resource Economics, and Farm System Modelling.
- Restricted elective courses (60 ECTS): Students select from a list of modules that deepen knowledge in specialized areas of agricultural economics.
- Elective courses (15 ECTS): Students have the freedom to choose courses within or outside the faculty to tailor their education.
- Master’s thesis (30 ECTS): Conducted in the fourth semester, focusing on independent research.
The program follows a modular course structure with a typical semester including around five modules combining lectures, seminars, and project work. Students can also undertake a project in practice or study abroad as part of the elective component.
This structure offers flexibility while ensuring a solid foundation in agricultural economics, international development, and resource management.
This summary is Year 1
| Block 1 | Block 2 | Block 3 | Block 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Econometrics | Restricted elective course | Incentives and Regulation | Restricted elective course |
| Restricted elective course | Restricted elective course | Restricted elective course | Restricted elective course |
Year 2
| Block 1 | Block 2 | Block 3 | Block 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted elective course | Restricted elective course | Thesis | |
| Elective course | Elective course | ||
based on University of Copenhagen's official program details and curriculum documents.
Entry Requirement
Academic
You must have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent from Danish or international universities.
Language
IELTS - 6.5/6
TOEFL - 83
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