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The Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) program

The Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) is a one‐year course‐based graduate program. Our program focuses on economic solutions for climate, food and the environment, offering a strong combination of academic concentrations, paired with a 4‐month work experience project and a full year of professional and data analytic workshops.

MFRE EVENTS Fall 2026

> Industry Insight Series:

October 2, 2026: Satellite-Based Measurement and Economic Inference, Dr. Jonathan Proctor, Associate Professor, UBC Food and Resource Economics.

October 9, 2026: Energy and Economic Modelling In Practice, Ata Malfuzi, Economist,
Environment & Climate Change Canada.

Location/Time: MCML 160 at 3pm View the Series

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#5

UBC Ranking Globally
in Sustainability and Social Impact

QS World Sustainability 2026

#4

UBC Ranking Globally
in World Climate Action

Times Higher Education 2023

400

# of MFRE Alumni
in more than 40 Countries

MFRE 2024 Survey

90%

% of MFRE Students
that speak 2 or more languages

MFRE Alumni Survey 2024

Impactful Academics

Courses, Concentrations, and Real-World Applications

Knowledge that contributes solutions to the pressing climate, food and environmental issues.

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Globally Recognized Faculty

Faculty and Industry Experts

Research, expertise, ideas and collaborative projects inspire and guide students

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Career Opportunities

High Job Prospects and Valuable Work Experience

Relevant knowledge and targeted experience kickstart careers in the global sustainability sector.

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Competitive Skills

Cutting Edge Professional and Data Skills

Professional and data skills increase MFRE graduates competitiveness in today’s job environment.

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