Program Details

Taught by internationally recognized scholars, the thesis-track MSc in Environmental Economics and Management program equips students with solid foundations in economics, advanced quantitative tools, and frontier knowledge in this critically important field. The program provides deep understanding of the interaction between economic systems and the environment, and offers students practical tools for internalizing environmental and natural resource considerations in policy and managerial decision-makings. Students enjoy an active, cohesive and stimulating academic environment which paves the way for a productive career. 

The two-year master’s program, taught entirely in English, focuses on economic issues related to the environment, natural resources, marketing and finance. The curriculum includes courses on environmental economics, the economics of natural resource use, the regulation of agricultural product marketing in local and export markets, industrial organization, the economics of the farming family, and game theory, as well as areas of micro- and macro-economics, econometric analytical tools, and more.

Students participate in research projects supervised by the department's faculty members and write theses that explore research questions related to environmental, natural resource and agricultural economics, as well as marketing and finance.

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Career & Networking 

Environmental economics is an emerging field that is extremely relevant in today’s world. As a result, there is increasing demand for environmental economists both in Israel and around the world. Program graduates are sought out by employers in both the private and public sectors, attesting to the program’s quality and relevance.

Most graduates pursue careers as economists, and many hold managerial positions at private companies, government agencies, financial institutions, consulting firms and international organizations. Some have been successfully accepted to top doctoral programs and have continued on to academic careers.

Program participants come from Israel and from around the world. During their studies, they enjoy many opportunities to meet and network with professionals and peers from different countries, on campus, on field trips and site visits, and at social events.

Teaching Faculty

Students at the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment benefit from the extensive experience of the teaching staff, who are leading academics and scientists with global reputations. The program is run and taught by the faculty members of the Department of Environmental Economics and Management, who additionally supervise the research theses of program participants.

The head of the academic program is Dr. Ohad Raveh, whose fields of expertise include environmental and resource economics, regional economics, development economics, and political economy.

The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Ranked among the world’s top 30 agricultural schools, the Faculty is committed to responsible preservation of the environment for future generations and to developing ways of increasing sustainable food and water resources. The long list of world-changing breakthroughs developed by the Faculty’s researchers include modern drip irrigation methods, the cherry tomato, returning fragrance to flowers, environmentally safe pesticides, improving pollination by manipulating honeybee behavior, and a slew of other advanced environmentally responsible agricultural techniques, especially under conditions of scarce water. Teaching and research activities consistently advance modern agriculture while training tomorrow's scientists and agriculturists.

The Faculty welcomes international students from all over the world through HUJI’s Division of External Studies and the International School. Faculty graduates hold key positions in the agricultural industry in Israel and around the world, and use their knowledge to compete in world markets.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the program must have:

Economics or environmental economics – direct admission Accounting or business administration – direct admission subject to completion of the following pre-requisite courses: An undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university in one of the following disciplines: 

Course number	Course name	Syllabus	Online  equivalent
71708	Introduction to Econometrics	Syllabus  (5 HUJI Credits)	Online  equivalent
71732	Consumer Theory	Syllabus (4 HUJI Credits)	Online  equivalent
71737	Firm Theory	Syllabus (4 HUJI Credits)	Online  equivalent
71742	Welfare Theory	Syllabus (4 HUJI Credits)	Online  equivalent
71746	Macroeconomics	Syllabus (4 HUJI Credits)	Online  equivalent
71747	Linear Algebra A	Syllabus (3 HUJI Credits)	Online  equivalent

• GPA of 80 or above (letter grade B-).
• Proof of English language proficiency: upper advanced level, according to the university requirements (see: http://info.huji.ac.il/en-overseas/english_requirements). 

For further application information and to apply, please contact the Overseas Students Unit (Ms. Orit Krakover, oritk@savion.huji.ac.il) or visit http://info.huji.ac.il/en-overseas.

For detailed information on admission requirements, based on the country where you completed your undergraduate studies, please click here.

Tuition and Scholarships

Hebrew University offers full tuition scholarships to MSc students in research tracks in Natural and Exact Sciences.
Additional merit-based and need-based scholarships and living stipends may be available.

Further Information

Academic Inquiries: Dr. Ohad Raveh, Program Head: ohad.raveh@mail.huji.ac.il

Program Website

 

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