The University of Helsinki – the world leading university in forest sciences and research.
The Master’s degree programme in Forest Sciences and Business (MScFB) aims at educating students to become professionals with versatile skills and expertise applicable to national and international forest sectors. The programme is based on high quality teaching founded in internationally renowned research. The programme is designed to allow the student to gain a broad knowledge base, to specialize in their own field, to think independently and critically, and to develop problem-solving skills
Graduates in Forest Ecology and Management have found employment in the fields of forestry, nature conservation, and environmental science both nationally and internationally. The work can include managing and utilizing detailed information of forest resources, the monitoring of forest carbon balances and the biodiversity. Graduates from Forest Economics and Marketing typically find employment as experts in organizations where environmental and economic issues are combined, such as industry marketing and management, research and consulting, as well as in the public sector at national or international levels.
Would you like to be one of them?
The Master´s Degree Programme in Forest Sciences and Business (MScFB) consists of two major subjects: Forest Ecology and Management and Forest Economics and Marketing. In Forest Ecology students specialize in e.g. forest and peatland ecosystems, forest resources or forest and wood technology. In Forest Economics students specialize in either business economics of forestry or forest products marketing and management. More information about the structure of the programme and studies you can find from our website.
The online application for Master’s programmes is accessible from December 1, 2015 to January 27, 2016. See more details and apply!
Here is your roadmap to the application process.
Why study in Finland?
Finland’s education system has been awarded as one of the best in the world. Professors and other lecturers are highly educated in Finland and there is no tuition fee in 2016. One of the major strengths of Finnish education system is the ability to guarantee same educational opportunities for everyone, regardless of social or economic background.
Students have a lot of benefits in Finland and they get a discount for several items, e.g.:
• Apartment rents
• Healthcare
• Sports and other recreational activities
• Public transport
There are many reasons for students to choose Finland: to benefit from high quality university education, to seek out new and unknown places or to experience beautiful nature and wildlife.
More information about studying in Finland:
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