Circular Economy
- Innovative program offering advanced education in circular economy, resource management, green finance, and sustainable economic transition.
- Prepares specialists capable of analyzing, designing, and implementing policies, strategies, and business models aligned with European Union objectives and the green economy.
- Combines knowledge from economics, environmental studies, finance, technology, and public policy, while integrating modern data analysis and decision-making methods.
- Develops competencies in waste reduction, efficient resource use, sustainable innovation, and the creation of competitive solutions to environmental and economic challenges.
- Advanced knowledge of the circular economy and efficient resource utilization.
- Skills in the analysis and evaluation of environmental public policies.
- Competencies in data analysis and research methodologies.
- Knowledge of green financial instruments.
- Skills in designing sustainable projects and strategies.
- Competencies in analyzing value chains and circular business models.
- Skills in formulating policies and strategic recommendations.
- Public institutions, environmental agencies, local government bodies, and organizations responsible for designing and implementing sustainable development and green economy policies.
- Private sector, including manufacturing and agri-food companies, recycling and energy industries, as well as sustainability, ESG, and circular business model consulting.
- Financial institutions, green finance initiatives, and national and international projects supporting the green transition, innovation, and climate-resilient development.
- Opportunities for employment and scientific research in universities, research institutes, and international organizations such as the FAO and UNDP GIZ and EU institutions.
Majlinda Bara- Project Manager- Office for projects and Internalization,European University of Tirana
Alba Tema- National Coordinator- Rural Youth Hub Albania
Klaudja Vukzaj- Director, Directorate for the Database Register,
Property Tax General Directorate – Ministry of Finance
Alvina Gucaj- Finance and Administration Officer- Regional Youth Cooperation Office
- Natural sciences – 15%: includes the natural and environmental dimension, land use, ecosystem services, environmental policies, and sustainable rural development.
- Socioeconomic sciences – 70%: represents the main core of the program and includes economics
Agricultural economics, European policies, rural development, market analysis, public policies, agribusiness, and finance."
- Technical sciences – 15%: covers the technical and analytical component, including applied econometrics, research methods, data analysis, information systems, smart agriculture, and policy modeling."
The program has a predominantly socio-economic profile, complemented by natural science and technical components
that make it suitable for Environmental Economics and Policy, Circular Economy and Sustainable Development, Green Finance and Managerial Economics, Data Analysis
and research methods.
- Economy
- Business Management
- Finance and Accounting
- IT in Agriculture and Environment
- Agriculture Sciences and Food Safety
- Environment and Water Engineering