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Food And Resource Economics

University of British Columbia
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition CAD 39,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Vancouver, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Food And Resource Economics at University of British Columbia is a Master programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Food And Resource Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 39,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Vancouver, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Food And Resource Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Commodity Markets and Price Analysis
  2. Food Market Analysis
  3. Financial and Marketing Management in Agri-food Industries
  4. Agricultural and Resource Policy Analysis
  5. Agricultural and Resource Policy Analysis – Policy and Project Evaluation Tools
  6. Agribusiness Management
  7. Survey Design and Data Analysis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Mathematical competency, at least differential calculus.
  • Statistical competency, at least one course in statistics 
  • Introductory economic principles courses, in both micro and macro-economic principles 
  • You have built on these introductory economic principles courses by:
    • Taking at least one more course in micro-economic theory at the intermediate level 
    • Taking at least two additional economics-based courses at the intermediate level in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Food Economics, or Resource Economics.

    English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 39,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: CAD 39,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of British Columbia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About University of British Columbia

    University of British Columbia logo

    University of British Columbia

    Vancouver, Canada

    public research university in British Columbia, Canada

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
    • Start Date Sep, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months