Master of Science [M.S] [Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics - Environmental Economics] From Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Master of Science [M.S] (Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics - Environmental Economics)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Environmental Studies,

Economics,

Sciences

₹15.5 L/Yr

€17,150 /Yr

This master’s programme focuses on the economic dimensions of local, regional, and global environmental challenges, the use and depletion of natural resources, and the role of market-based policies to incentivize the adoption of environmentally friendly practices and technologies. These questions are important both for improving the sustainability of our current living standards and for fighting the devastating effects of climate change. The programme discusses how government and society can rise to the challenge of managing environmental quality, natural resources, and the energy transition effectively.
Some examples of fundamental questions that are discussed at VU Amsterdam are: What policies can best address pollution and other negative consequences of economic activities? What characterizes efficient exploitation of renewable resources (such as forestry and fishery) and non-renewable resources (such as fossil fuels and minerals), and how does this differ from a free-market outcome? How do environmental policies induce innovation, and what role do technology policies play in environmental regulation? How can climate policies avoid being undone by the unintended consequences of market responses like “carbon leakage”, the “rebound effect” or the “Green Paradox”?
The master's programme equips the students with state-of-the-art of academic economic insights to analyze and answer such questions and provide them with an evidence-based foundation.
In the courses, VU takes a predominantly microeconomic perspective and applies state-of-the-art theory and econometric techniques. Hence, this high-quality one-year program offers students the knowledge and practical skills to tackle complex problems at a high level of abstraction, while emphasizing the need to translate theoretical solutions and empirical evidence into clear-cut policy advice. Students will learn techniques to measure the value of natural resources and the costs and benefits of pollution abatement, including analytical models as well as stated preference and ”revealed preference” methods. Students will study the challenges of regulating greenhouse gas emissions, including issues of taxation, international trade, and the design of international environmental agreements such as the Paris Accord. Students will learn to evaluate intertemporal tradeoffs in managing natural resources, carbon budgets, and technological change. The role of market-based incentives and behavior-based “nudges” in improving environmental and societal outcomes will also be discussed. Economic models will be substantiated by teaching the latest empirical findings in economic literature.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1545215 (EUR 17150)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. VU Amsterdam does not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
The program is open to students with a university Bachelor's degree that provides sufficient knowledge of microeconomics or a solid background in mathematics and statistics for economics.
bachelor students with sufficient technical expertise, e.g. Engineering or Environmental Science
Successful completion of subjects like Microeconomics, Mathematics, and Econometrics is encouraged.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1^st September of the year in which your course starts.
Note: TOEFL MyBestScore is not accepted.
Please note that students who need a study visa must submit their English test results before 1 June.

International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

Ranking

2023202220212020

Environmental Studies 121 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

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