Arctic Economy

Arctic communities have diverse histories and roles in local, regional and global economies. However, the scope and scale of globalization has increased so quickly that vulnerable Arctic communities are facing new kinds of challenges to their survival. In this 3-week MOOC, a unique collaboration between the University of Alberta and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, you will investigate the challenges faced by Indigenous, North American, Russian and Nordic Arctic communities in a modern world

• Understand the economic history and future of the circumpolar Arctic
• Recognize opportunities and challenges of Arctic economic development
• Understand social, cultural, and political contexts of Arctic economies