Master of Science in Environmental and Resource Economics
University of Kiel
Program Overview
Environmental and Resource Economics addresses many interesting and pressing questions which are waiting to be solved: How to use the limited amount of resources available in a sustainable and optimal way? How can we protect our environment without giving up the standard of living we have? What instruments are best suited to achieve, e.g. climate protection or a transition to renewable energy? What value do we assign to environmental goods and services? Analysing those problems and finding answers to those questions requires strong methodological knowledge, which you will learn and expand upon in this programme. Apart from improving competence in applying analytical methods in the core subjects of environmental and resource economics, energy economics, microeconomics, economic dynamics as well as econometrics, the autonomous acquisition and adoption of important research methods during elective lectures and seminars in environmental and resource economics and other fields of economics is also a major focus of this programme. A wide range of specialised courses offered on a regular basis gives students insight into many areas of economic research arising through cooperation with the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. Supplementary subjects either in political science (only offered in the German language) or in ecology and geography amplify the scientific focus. Additionally, the supplementary subject, German as a foreign language, is designed especially for international students with no knowledge of the German language until up to knowledge of level C1.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Proof of English language skills by C1/CEFR TOEFL (paper-based test): 550 points or an equivalent test (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79) Bachelor's degree with English as language of instruction
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Applicants are expected to hold a Bachelor's degree or a comparable university degree (minimum grade 2.5) with a regular period of university education of three years or more and 180 ECTS credit points or more. In the 180 credit points , the following needs to be included: 35 credit points from courses on principles of economics (i.e. courses on microeconomic theory and courses on macroeconomic theory) with no overlapping in substance and from courses on quantitative methods with no overlapping in substance of which at least: 10 credit points from courses on microeconomic theory 5 credit points from courses on macroeconomic theory 15 credit points from courses on quantitative methods (analysis, algebra, statistics, and econometrics) With regards to content and comparability, an official module manual has to be submitted. In case of unavailability of an official manual, module descriptions approved by the offering institution of higher education are accepted. To avoid unnecessary paper piles, it is also allowed to provide a link to an official online handbook. The module manual needs to be provided either in German or English. Admission requirements can be found here: https://www.wiso.uni-kiel.de/en/study/misc/info-inst-econ/application and here : https://www.wiso.uni-kiel.de/en/study/master/environmental-resource We also provide an optional self-test for your own assessment of knowledge that is required in our Master's programmes. Further information can be found here . Recommended Literature Please find a list of recommended literature here .
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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