Program Overview

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.

Program Structure

• The program is a one-year course-based graduate program.
• It includes a 4-month work experience project.
• It offers a full year of professional and data analytic workshops.

Program Focus

• Economic solutions for climate, food, and the environment.
• Strong combination of academic concentrations.

Career Opportunities

• High job prospects and valuable work experience.
• Relevant knowledge and targeted experience kickstart careers in the global sustainability sector.

Competitive Skills

• Cutting-edge professional and data skills.
• Professional and data skills increase MFRE graduates' competitiveness in today's job environment.

Faculty and Research

• Globally recognized faculty.
• Research, expertise, ideas, and collaborative projects inspire and guide students.

Alumni and Impact

• Over 400 MFRE alumni in more than 40 countries.
• 90% of MFRE students speak two or more languages.

Rankings

• UBC Ranking in Environmental and Social Impact: #5 (QS World Sustainability 2025).
• UBC Ranking in World Climate Action: #4 (Times Higher Education 2023).