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.
Who Speaks for Nature?
Marine de Bazelaire, Founder and CEO, Regain Nature
Governance, boardrooms and corporate decision-making.
Economic Analysis in Government Panel
Dr. Wenqian Sun, Economist, BC Ministry of Forests
Ferehste Assad, Senior Economist, BC Ministry of Forests (MFRE Alumni)
Sasha Dobisz, Junior Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (MFRE Alumni)
Attracting Investment: Economic Development from a City Perspective
Caroline Chiu, Manager of Economic Investment Services, City of Surrey (MFRE Alumni)
Land Governance, Sustainability and Equity: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Eric Kumeh | Assistant Professor, UBC Department of Forest Resources Management and Food and Resource Economics Program
#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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