MSc Degree in Economics of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
| Name of the MSc Degree | Responsible Centre | Establishment |
| MSc Degree in Economics of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources - UPM. | E.T.S. de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas | E.T.S. de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas |
| Branch | Area | Orientation |
| Engineering and Architecture | Agroforestry Engineering and Environment | Academic / Professional |
| Credits | Duration | Education |
| 60 ECTS | 2 semesters (September-July) | Attendance-based |
| Number of places | Language | The academic year when it was implemented |
| 25 | Spanish / English | 2010-11 |
| Contact details | Pre-registration | |
| masterecoagra.etsiaab@upm.es | secretaria.postgrado.etsiaab@upm.es | IT Platform HELIOS |
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MSc Degree registered in the ‘Registro de Universidades, Centros y Títulos’ (RUCT): Máster Universitario en Economía Agraria, Alimentaria y de los Recursos Naturales |
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Why study this MSc Degree?
Five reasons to choose the MSc Degree in Economics of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources:
- High levels of employability ensured by a sector in continuous growth, demanding qualified professionals.
- All-round training in agricultural economics with an efficient approach in an international environment.
- Highly qualified teachers, committed to professional activity and teaching integration, leading spearhead projects.
- Opportunity to carry out traineeships in companies, research centres, and public institutions.
- Excellent labour integration rates, with quick access to management positions in companies or institutions.
A great asset: Possibility of studying a Double MSc Degree in Agricultural Engineering and Agricultural Economics aimed at BSc graduates in Agricultural Engineering with a homologated degree in Spain (140 ECTS).
Goals
Train highly qualified professionals in the area of agricultural, food, and natural resources economy.
Facilitate their labour integration in agri-food companies, universities, public administrations, research centres, and international bodies.
Target group
It is aimed at graduates in Science and Engineering who want to be aware of issues in the agri-food sector and sustainable development, either from an academic or professional approach.