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About the MFRE program

MFRE is a one-year graduate program focused on economic, business and policy solutions for climate, food and the environment. 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.

October 16

Understanding Electricity Markets

Pricing, forecasting and risk.

October 23

Who Speaks for Nature?

Governance, boardrooms and corporate decision-making.

October 30

Economic Analysis in Government

From evidence to decision-making.

November

Upcoming Industry Talks

More industry perspectives and applied insights.

#5

UBC Ranking Globally
in Sustainability and Social Impact

QS World Sustainability 2026

#4

UBC Ranked Globally in
Environment & Ecology

U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026

440

# of MFRE Alumni
in more than 40 Countries

MFRE 2025 Survey

90%

% of MFRE Students
that speak 2 or more languages

MFRE Alumni Survey 2024
MFRE instructor teaching students in a classroom Academic Knowledge Economics, business, policy and analytics. Learn More → MFRE students and professionals networking Industry Networks Connections with industry leaders, faculty and alumni. Learn More → MFRE students collaborating on a real-world project Real-World Experience Four-month industry Graduating Project. Learn More → MFRE students working with data and analytical tools Professional and Data Skills Practical data tools and workplace skills. Learn More →

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