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MFRE is a unique one year masters degree combining Economics, Policy and Business as understood from an Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Environmental perspective. This professional degree combines the economic rigour of a Masters in Economics, with the business elements of MBA programs, and equips you to analyze real-world environmental issues through applied economics and quantitative skills.

 

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Why Choose MFRE?

Acquire a relevant academic curriculum

Study Economics, Policy Analysis, and Agribusiness with renowned professors and industry experts within Food, Natural Resources, and Environment; some of the world’s most exciting sectors.

Develop professional and technical skills

Integrate quantitative, critical-thinking, and professional skills to make informed, evidence-based decision and become proficient in a the workplace.

Engage in an enriching environment

Be part of a growing, multicultural MFRE alumni network working to find solutions to the planet’s resource challenges, and a thriving world-recognized university community located in Vancouver, one of the most livable cities in the world.

Why MFRE?

Career Paths

Academics

Xiao Han

PhD Student in Integrated Studies of Land and Food Systems

Xiao pursued her PhD in Environmental Economics in ISLFS after MFRE. Her research studies the impact of air pollution on people’s migration decisions, with particular focus on whether ethnic segregation affects this relationship.

Data Analysis

Blair Baillargeon

Business Intelligence Senior Developer

I am currently an Operations Intelligence, Senior Developer and the technical team lead on our Operations Intelligence team. In my current role I lead, design and develop enterprise-wide data analysis and reporting solutions.

Development

Ishrat Gadhok

Economist

Ishrat has professional experience as an Economist for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a Management Consultant at KPMG, and a Trade Policy Consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Business

Jose David Vera

Head of Special Projects

As Head of Special Projects, José develops new suppliers of fruits and vegetables for TIA supermarkets chain in Ecuador, the third largest in the country. He's part of other projects withing the company such as the waste committee and the development of destination categories.

Environment

Ngaio Hotte

Third Party Evaluator

Provides independent review and evaluation of project applications submitted to the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI) program. Support First Nations in the Pacific Region of Canada as they develop their own commercial fishing enterprises.

Government

Mike Lee

Economist

As an economist at the Strategic Policy Branch at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), my main responsibilities include researching policy issues, analyzing economic trends and providing strategic policy advice.

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Did you know?

  • 230

    alumni in more than 30 countries.

  • 90%

    of MFRE students speak 2 or more languages.

  • 16

    specialized courses offered by the program each year.