The UBC Vancouver Master of Food and Resources Economics (MFRE) program is a unique one-year professional masters program that applies Economics, Policy, and Business concepts to the Food, Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources sectors.

Join our Online Info Sessions to interact with faculty and alumni, learn more about admissions and valuable funding opportunities, and participate in our Q&A sessions.

 

The MFRE Program

 

MFRE offers students data-driven and professional skills needed to solve relevant real-world issues, through rigorous coursework, challenging graduating projects, professional development workshops, and an innovative speaker series. Our MFRE students consistently and successfully obtain quality graduating projects and career positions - even in a challenging year such as 2020.

 

Current Teaching Mode

This year, the MFRE program is one of the few at UBC Vancouver to be taught in a combination of small group in-person and on-line classes through our innovative hyflex teaching model, which allows us to continue teaching our students in a safe environment.

 

Reduced Groups

For in-person classes, the MFRE cohort is split into small groups to ensure safe room occupancy.

State-of-the-art Equipment

On-line courses are transmitted and recorded in a professional studio to maximize the learning experience.

University Safety Protocols

Students are required to adhere to university safety protocols at all times.

Detailed Interaction Guidelines

Safety quidelines are clearly indicated and implemented.

Seamless Social Distancing

Students are kindly guided on how to follow protocols at all times.

Quality In-person Learning

Safety protocols and social distancing ensure a quality learning experience.

Live Student Interaction

Students interact with faculty members through the UBC MFRE online teaching platforms.

Teaching at a Safe Distance

All faculty and staff members interact with students in adherance to safety protocols.


 Admissions and Funding


Applications for Fall 2021 are now OPEN and we are offering a set of attractive scholarships and teaching assistantship opportunities.

Join our Info Sessions hosted on Zoom Webinar to interact with faculty and alumni, learn more about admissions and valuable funding opportunities, and participate in our Q&A sessions.

 

Register below to receive updates, reminders, and ZOOM access links.

 

 

Info Session # 1

Tuesday, November 3

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Featuring Allison Li, an alumni with a career in Data Analysis working for G&F Financial Group   

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Info Session # 2

Thursday, November 12

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Featuring Javier Mojardín, an alumni with a career in Business working for The Oppenheimer Group 

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Info Session # 3

Thursday, November 19  

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Featuring Nathan Ruff, an alumni with a career in Government working for Statistics Canada

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Info Session # 4

Tuesday, November 24  

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Featuring Ishrat Gadhok, an alumni with a career in Development working for FAO

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