Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Master's Degree in Agrifood and Environmental Economy
València, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 35 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Máster en Economía Agroalimentaria y del Medio Ambiente examines the agri-food sector's economic role, environmental impacts and rural development challenges. It covers market volatility, climate change, water and natural resource management, globalization, value-chain strategies, innovation, marketing, foreign trade, foreign direct investment and food security in developing countries. It trains students in economic and social-science analysis, research techniques and policy evaluation to support sustainable agri-food systems, resource management, and competitiveness.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as agricultural economists, policy analysts, environmental consultants, rural development specialists, agribusiness managers, supply-chain analysts, trade and investment advisers, water-resource managers and international development professionals.
This official 60-ECTS master’s degree develops specialist knowledge in agrifood economics, environmental management, agribusiness and policy implementation, marketing and market research, strategic planning, and research preparation. It is completed over one academic year, from September 2026 to July 2027 for the 2026-27 course, and includes mandatory coursework, an external internship and a Master’s thesis.
The program is designed around professional and research applications in agrifood business management and agrifood and environmental economics and policy. Internship opportunities may involve companies, cooperatives, consultancies, public agricultural and environmental bodies, research institutes, UPV departments and chairs, and organisations including Agromutua, Anecoop, AVA-Asaja, Parque Natural de la Albufera, IVIA and Universitat de València Jardí Botànic.