About the MFRE program
The University of British Columbia’s Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) is a one-year, career-focused graduate program in applied economics, business, policy, and data analytics, with applications in climate change, environmental sustainability, food systems, and natural resources.
Career readiness is built through academic courses, professional and data analytics workshops, a four-month industry Graduating Project, and connections with industry leaders and alumni.
MFRE Industry Insight Series | Fall 2026
Connecting classroom learning with industry experience and real-world decision-making.
Understanding Electricity Markets
Pricing, forecasting and risk.
Who Speaks for Nature?
Governance, boardrooms and corporate decision-making.
Economic Analysis in Government
From evidence to decision-making.
Upcoming Industry Talks
More industry perspectives and applied insights.
#5
UBC Ranking Globally
in Sustainability and Social Impact
#4
UBC Ranked Globally
in
Environment & Ecology
440
# of MFRE Alumni
in more than 40 Countries
90%
% of MFRE Students
that speak 2 or more languages
Academic Knowledge
Economics, business, policy and analytics.
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Industry Networks
Connections with industry leaders, faculty and alumni.
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Real-World Experience
Four-month industry Graduating Project.
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Professional and Data Skills
Practical data tools and workplace skills.
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Questions?
Connect with one of our team members in-person or virtually
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