Environmental and Food Economics (Classe LM-76)-Enrolled from 2014/15 Academic Year

Area Scienze Agrarie e Alimentari
Master programme
A.Y. 2018/2019
LM-76 - Scienze economiche per l'ambiente e la cultura (EN)
Master programme
120
ECTS
Access
Open with entry requirements examination
2
Years
Milano
English
The relationship between the environment, natural resources, and the agri-food system plays a central role in the development of modern societies. The issues of sustainable economic development, the management of natural and energy resources, and the sustainability of the agri-food system represent new economic and policy challenges. The Master degree in Environmental and Food Economics provides the conceptual and analytical tools for participants to be able to address those challenges. Advanced expertise in economics and business administration and management, quantitative methods, and specific theoretical and applied knowledge in environmental and natural resource economics and in the economics and management of the agri-food chain is provided. The aim is to equip students with a solid understanding of the instruments to promote sustainable economic development, the management of natural resources (water, soil, energy), environmental and energy policies, management and innovation of the agri-food sector, internationalization of agri-food companies, food security issues and rural development. The Master degree in Environmental and Food Economics represents a novelty in the Italian university system, by combining topics of environmental and climate change economics with the economics and management of the agri-food sector, carefully selects the contents of its courses, and for being taught entirely in English.
The Master degree in Environmental and Food Economics is organized in two curricula: i. Environmental and Energy Economics; ii. Economics and Management of the Agri-Food System. The professional profiles that characterize the two curricula can be summarized as follows.
The professional profile of the Environmental and Energy Economics curriculum is more oriented to the world of institutions, both public and private, with job opportunities in national, EU, and international institutions, public administration, Energy Authorities, FAO, OECD, European Commission, public and private research organizations, and research departments of large national and multinational companies, as well as the green economy.
The professional profile of the Economics and Management of the Agri-Food System curriculum is more oriented to the world of private business with job opportunities in agri-food companies (small and medium enterprises, multinationals, GDO), as well as in producer organizations and national, EU, and international institutions that carry out research and studies in the fields of agricultural and food policies, food security, and rural development (FAO, World Bank, OECD, and the European Commission).

Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
To attend the Master programme in Environmental and Food Economics it is necessary to possess an adequate knowledge of mathematics, economics and statistics at the undergraduate level. The Master programme can be attended by students with an Italian three-year undergraduate degree (ex. DM 270/04 or equivalent ex. DM 509/99) in any one of the following classes:

Geografia (L-6),
Ingegneria civile e ambientale (L-7), Ingegneria dell'informazione (L-8), Ingegneria industriale (L-9), Scienze biologiche (L-13),
Scienze del turismo (L.15),
Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione (L-16), Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale (L-18),
Scienze della pianificazione territoriale, urbanistica paesaggistica e ambientale (L-21), Scienze e tecnologie agrarie e forestali (L-25),
Scienze e tecnologie alimentari (L-26), Scienze e tecnologie chimiche (L-27), Scienze e tecnologie fisiche (L-30), Scienze e tecnologie informatiche (L-31),
Scienze e tecnologie per l'ambiente e la natura (L-32), Scienze economiche (L-33),
Scienze geologiche (L-34), Scienze matematiche (L-35),
Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali (L-36),
Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace (L-37), Sociologia (L-40),
Statistica (L-41), Storia (L-42),
Tecnologie per la conservazione e il restauro dei beni culturali (L-43).

Students having obtained an undergraduate degree in classes other than those listed above and students with foreign degrees are admitted to the programme subject to a favorable decision by the Didactic Committee or by an ad hoc committee named by it.

There are minimum requirements in order to be admitted to the programme:

- at least 6 ECTS credits in the area of mathematics and statistics (MAT/01 - MAT/09 - SECS-S/06);
- at least 6 ECTS credits in the area of economics and agricultural economics (AGR/01, SECS-P/01 - SECS-P/06, ING-IND/35);
- at least 6 ECTS credits in the area of management (AGR/01, SECS-P/07-SECS-P/11, ING-IND/35);

Students who do not comply with the above prerequisites can fulfill them by attending crash courses in the above areas to be held starting at the end of August (see official course's website www.efe.unimi.it).

Students with foreign qualifications are expected to meet requirements equivalent to the minimum ones required from students with an Italian degree. The existence pre-requisites will be verified by a special committee appointed by the Didactic Committee.

Students meeting the above requirements are admitted to the programme and are invited to an interview for admission (in English). The interview, done remotely via electronic devices if necessary, is aimed at verifying the motivations of the candidates, the above mentioned skills and the knowledge of the English language.

Each applicant must submit his application for admission, a letter of motivation and at least one letter of recommendation (this apply only to foreign students).
· ERASMUS+ PROGRAM
In line with the nature of the course, international mobility is very desirable.
Students enrolled on the course may spend a study period abroad under the ERASMUS+ program (take courses, take exams, prepare theses, carry out research) obtaining recognition for their academic career from the educational experience.
Erasmus+ also provides Placements, that is, the opportunity for a traineeship in companies and other organisations abroad. The new Erasmus+ program provides the following new study and placement opportunities: a) 12 months abroad (study periods and placements); b) placements, including for new graduates (within 12 months of completing a degree). Students who have already studied or had a placement abroad may apply to Erasmus+ nevertheless remembering that the possible total of 12 months for each Erasmus+ study cycle include the months previously spent abroad.
Information: http://www.efe.unimi.it/current-students/exchange-programs/.
Attendance is strongly recommended.

Courses list

First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Microeconomics 8 80 English SECS-P/01
Environmental Accounting and Management 12 96 English SECS-P/07 SECS-P/08
- Accounting6
- Environmental management6
Mathematics for Economics 6 56 English MAT/06
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Economics and Politics of the Agrifood Sector 14 120 English AGR/01
- Agrifood economics7
- International agrifood markets and policies7
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics 8 72 English SECS-P/01
Statistics and Econometrics 9 80 English SECS-P/05 SECS-S/01
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Energy Economics 6 48 English SECS-P/01
Environmental and Food Law 6 48 English IUS/13
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Economic History 6 48 English SECS-P/12
Economics of Growth and Sustainability 6 48 English SECS-P/01
Global and Climate Change Economics 6 48 English SECS-P/01
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
An Introduction to Welfare Economics 3 20 English SECS-P/01
Experimental Economics and Innovation in the Agri-Food Sector 1 8 English AGR/01
Food Industry Design Technology and Innovation 6 48 English AGR/15
Social Media for Environmental Communication 3 20 English SECS-P/08
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Stage 3 0 English
Final Exam 21 0 English
Study plan rules
- A scelta dello studente: CFU 9
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
An Introduction to Welfare Economics 3 20 English Second semester SECS-P/01
Social Media for Environmental Communication 3 20 English Second semester SECS-P/08
Suggested pre-requisites:
1. Mathematics for economics for the Advanced Microeconomics course;
2. Others prerequisites can be suggested by professors.
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Microeconomics 8 80 English SECS-P/01
Environmental Accounting and Management 12 96 English SECS-P/07 SECS-P/08
- Accounting6
- Environmental management6
Mathematics for Economics 6 56 English MAT/06
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Economics and Politics of the Agrifood Sector 14 120 English AGR/01
- Agrifood economics7
- International agrifood markets and policies7
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics 8 72 English SECS-P/01
Statistics and Econometrics 9 80 English SECS-P/05 SECS-S/01
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Environmental and Food Law 6 48 English IUS/13
Food Chain in the Global Market 6 48 English AGR/01
Food Marketing and Consumer Behavior 6 48 English AGR/01
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Economic History 6 48 English SECS-P/12
Food Security and Rural Development 6 48 English AGR/01
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
An Introduction to Welfare Economics 3 20 English SECS-P/01
Experimental Economics and Innovation in the Agri-Food Sector 1 8 English AGR/01
Food Industry Design Technology and Innovation 6 48 English AGR/15
Social Media for Environmental Communication 3 20 English SECS-P/08
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Stage 3 0 English
Final Exam 21 0 English
Study plan rules
- A scelta dello studente: CFU 9
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
An Introduction to Welfare Economics 3 20 English Second semester SECS-P/01
Social Media for Environmental Communication 3 20 English Second semester SECS-P/08
Suggested pre-requisites:
1. Mathematics for economics for the Advanced Microeconomics course;
2. Others prerequisites can be suggested by professors.
Course location
Milano
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof. Alessandro Olper
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