Program Overview

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AL1357 Environmental Economics

Course Description

The aim of the course is to give students a basic theoretical and methodological toolbox to evaluate common environmental and natural resource-economical issues, and to give students basic knowledge of sustainability strategies and measures in companies.

Course Contents

The course focuses on two main fields of study: sustainability strategies and measures in companies, and environmental economics. The course covers sustainable development goals from a company perspective and a life-cycle perspective. Sustainability reporting and sustainable business strategies are presented and discussed.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Explain the economic theory used to study problems around natural resources exploitation and apply this theory.
• Explain the need for policy instruments in environmental policy, how the use of policy instruments can contribute to a more sustainable development, and analyze current environmental problems and possible solutions by applying the theory of policy instruments.
• Explain and apply socioeconomic analysis methods to provide a basis for decisions concerning environmental problems.
• Give an account of how companies can work with sustainable development, which possibilities and challenges this creates, and analyze companies' sustainability strategies.
• Give an account of how the sustainability measures of a company can be compiled, reported, and interpreted.
• Individually and in groups, be able to account for and present results of the course content in written and oral form and in opposition.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

2.5 years of academic studies in the fields of energy and environment.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• INL1 - Written and oral report of case study, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Written exam, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• SEM1 - Seminars, 3.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH's coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Examiner

Cecilia Håkansson

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

Offered by

ABE/Sustainability and Environmental Engineering

Main Field of Study

Technology

Education Cycle

First cycle

Course Details

• Course location: KTH Campus
• Duration: 13 Jan 2026 - 13 Mar 2026
• Periods: Spring 2026: P3 (7.5 hp)
• Pace of study: 50%
• Application code: 61354
• Form of study: Normal Daytime
• Language of instruction: Swedish
• Number of places: Places are not limited
• Target group: No information inserted
• Planned modular schedule: No information inserted
• Schedule: Link to schedule
• Part of programme:
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, MHI, Mandatory
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, HSS, Mandatory
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, RENE, Mandatory
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, SENS, Mandatory
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, SMCS, Mandatory
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, KEM, Mandatory
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, MES, Mandatory
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, SUE, Mandatory
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, SUT, Mandatory
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, ELP, Mandatory
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, Mandatory

Contact

• Examiner: Cecilia Håkansson
• Course coordinator: Cecilia Håkansson
• Teachers: Sofia Lingegård