Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE)
Quick Facts
Application
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | January 1st | January 1st |
Program contact details
- Lia Maria Dragan, lfs.gradapp@ubc.ca
MacMillan Building
Room 344 - 2357 Main Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z4
Canada
General Information
The Food and Resource Economics (FRE) Group offers both a research master's degree, the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics, and a professional master's degree, the Master of Food and Resource Economics (M.F.R.E.). The M.Sc. is designed for careers where research is a main component, while the M.F.R.E. is designed for careers in industry or government.
In both degrees, coursework provides students with rigorous training in applied economics and quantitative methods. In the M.Sc., students develop specialized research skills by working with faculty throughout UBC on important real-world issues. In the M.F.R.E., students combine applied economics with policy analysis and agribusiness management, enabling them to analyze issues in the food and resource sectors.
FRE faculty members have direct experience working in the food and resource sectors, both domestically and internationally in Europe and Asia, particularly with developing countries.
The M.F.R.E. program requires 30 credits of course work over 12 months of intensive study, beginning in September. In Winter Session, students complete 18 credits of required graduate courses and 6 credits of restricted electives
Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $6,323.73 | $10,241.36 |
| Tuition per year | $18,971.19 | $30,724.08 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | Not applicable | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
| Deposit to accept offer (if admitted) | ||
| Deposit requirement | $600.00 | $900.00 |
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
