24 monthsProgramme duration
156 EURTuition Fee/year
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Overview
Be the Economist the Planet Needs: Specialise in Environment and Food Systems
Interactions between the environment and agri-food systems play a central role in our highly industrialised world. Issues such as the conscious management of natural and energy resources and the sustainability of agri-food chains are becoming more and more pressing by the day, presenting new economic and policy challenges. This Master’s degree in Environmental and Food Economics is specifically designed to provide students with the conceptual and analytical tools to be able to address these challenges.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
- understand the economic principles shaping domestic and international agri food and energy markets
- apply key concepts of green business management and green marketing while recognising the role of consumer behaviour
- devise sustainable internationalisation strategies for agrifood firms
- analyse agrifood data using econometric and statistical tools to generate robust insights for strategic and policy decisions
- interpret international legislation governing the agrifood sector, along with the legal frameworks supporting environmental and trade agreements
Why Choose Our Master’s Degree in Environmental and Food Economics
- 100% taught in English
- An internationally-oriented programme with plenty of employment opportunities
- A chance to actively contribute to sustainable development
Programme Structure
Our Master’s degree spreads over two years and is entirely taught in English. During the first year, students attend six mandatory courses covering the core fields of Economics, Accounting and Management, Mathematics and Statistics and Environmental and Food Law.
In the second year, they can tailor their study plan by choosing one of the two available tracks, a.k.a. curricula:
1. Economics of Climate and Energy, focusing on the sustainable management of natural resources and environmental policy-making
2. Economics and Management of Sustainable Food System, focusing on innovation in the agri-food sector, food security and rural development.
Students also have to earn 9 ECTS through electives and another 3 ECTS through language courses, workshops or an internship experience. 21 ECTS are devoted to the final thesis, which must also be written in English.
For further details, please visit the University’s website
Career Opportunities
With this Master’s degree, you’ll be ready to step into high impact roles across the agrifood sector and the sustainability arena. Employers range from SME s and multinationals to public agencies, NGO s and major international institutions such as FAO, the World Bank, OECD and the European Commission.
Where Your Degree Can Take You
If you specialise in Economics of Climate and Energy, you would be a perfect fit for roles like:
- Climate Change Analyst — assessing climate-related economic impacts and shaping mitigation strategies
- Environmental Economist — investigating natural resource use, energy markets and pollution reduction policies
- Sustainability Consultant — guiding organisations in designing and implementing sustainability initiatives
If you choose Economics and Management of Sustainable Food Systems, you could work as a:
- Supply Chain Manager — improving efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in food supply chains
- Market Analyst — interpreting trends to support strategic, pricing, and investment decisions
- Sustainability Coordinator — driving sustainable practices across agrifood production and distribution
Whatever your future job will be, this Master’s degree empowers you to shape sustainable solutions across diverse sectors, opening a dynamic career pathway where your expertise drives meaningful environmental and economic impact.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Overview
Be the Economist the Planet Needs: Specialise in Environment and Food Systems
Interactions between the environment and agri-food systems play a central role in our highly industrialised world. Issues such as the conscious management of natural and energy resources and the sustainability of agri-food chains are becoming more and more pressing by the day, presenting new economic and policy challenges. This Master’s degree in Environmental and Food Economics is specifically designed to provide students with the conceptual and analytical tools to be able to address these challenges.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
- understand the economic principles shaping domestic and international agri food and energy markets
- apply key concepts of green business management and green marketing while recognising the role of consumer behaviour
- devise sustainable internationalisation strategies for agrifood firms
- analyse agrifood data using econometric and statistical tools to generate robust insights for strategic and policy decisions
- interpret international legislation governing the agrifood sector, along with the legal frameworks supporting environmental and trade agreements
Why Choose Our Master’s Degree in Environmental and Food Economics
- 100% taught in English
- An internationally-oriented programme with plenty of employment opportunities
- A chance to actively contribute to sustainable development
Programme Structure
Our Master’s degree spreads over two years and is entirely taught in English. During the first year, students attend six mandatory courses covering the core fields of Economics, Accounting and Management, Mathematics and Statistics and Environmental and Food Law.
In the second year, they can tailor their study plan by choosing one of the two available tracks, a.k.a. curricula:
1. Economics of Climate and Energy, focusing on the sustainable management of natural resources and environmental policy-making
2. Economics and Management of Sustainable Food System, focusing on innovation in the agri-food sector, food security and rural development.
Students also have to earn 9 ECTS through electives and another 3 ECTS through language courses, workshops or an internship experience. 21 ECTS are devoted to the final thesis, which must also be written in English.
For further details, please visit the University’s website
Career Opportunities
With this Master’s degree, you’ll be ready to step into high impact roles across the agrifood sector and the sustainability arena. Employers range from SME s and multinationals to public agencies, NGO s and major international institutions such as FAO, the World Bank, OECD and the European Commission.
Where Your Degree Can Take You
If you specialise in Economics of Climate and Energy, you would be a perfect fit for roles like:
- Climate Change Analyst — assessing climate-related economic impacts and shaping mitigation strategies
- Environmental Economist — investigating natural resource use, energy markets and pollution reduction policies
- Sustainability Consultant — guiding organisations in designing and implementing sustainability initiatives
If you choose Economics and Management of Sustainable Food Systems, you could work as a:
- Supply Chain Manager — improving efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in food supply chains
- Market Analyst — interpreting trends to support strategic, pricing, and investment decisions
- Sustainability Coordinator — driving sustainable practices across agrifood production and distribution
Whatever your future job will be, this Master’s degree empowers you to shape sustainable solutions across diverse sectors, opening a dynamic career pathway where your expertise drives meaningful environmental and economic impact.
Admission Requirements
Entry Qualification:
Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
A. Students with an Italian University Degree
Applicants to this Master’s degree programme are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
- Economics and Statistics (L-16, L-18, L-33, L-35, L-41)
- Political Sciences and International Relations (L-36, L-37, L-40)
- Agricultural, Food, and Environmental sciences (L-6, L-15, L-21, L-25, L-26, L-32)
- Engineering and Computer Science (L-7, L-8, L-9, L-31)
- Natural Sciences (L-13, L-27, L-30, L-34)
- Tourism, History and Cultural Heritage (L-15, L-42, L-43)
Graduates in other disciplines will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
B. Students with Non-Italian University Degrees
If you hold a foreign first-cycle degree (i.e. a Bachelor’s or other degree issued by a non-Italian higher education institution), the Admission Board will check your transcript of records to assess whether your first-cycle degree makes you eligible for admission.
As a general rule, the Admission Board is looking for applicants with a first-cycle degree as close as possible to those required of graduates from Italian universities. Please note that the Admission Board may ask you to provide further documents to assess your prior academic studies.
Admission Requirements for All Students
No matter what Bachelor’s degree they hold, all applicants must have earned:
- At least 6 ECTS (or equivalent) in the area of mathematics and statistics
- At least 6 ECTS (or equivalent) in the area of economics or agricultural economics
- At least 6 ECTS (or equivalent) in the area of business administration and management
For further details on the ECTS accepted for admission, please visit the University’s website
All students meeting the above-mentioned requirements will be invited to an online admission interview in English .
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / French / Spanish / Italian.
Please note that we only accept official translations (either issued by your former higher education institution or carried out by a certified or sworn translator).
Lnaguage Requirement:
English
A B2 or higher level of proficiency in English is required for admission.
How to Prove Your English Proficiency
You can demonstrate B2 proficiency in English:
- By uploading supporting documents proving that your mother tongue is English or that you have completed your upper-secondary education or first-cycle degree in English
- By submitting an English proficiency certificate accepted by the University, at level B2 or higher. Please note that the University accepts only certificates obtained in the last 3 years (2 years for TOEFL ).
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