Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Science in Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics

The Master of Science (Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics) program prepares students for a more specialized approach to agribusiness. Students will develop competence in solving real-world problems related to food production, from policy and risk management to international trade and resource management.

Program Details

The University of Manitoba MSc in Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics is a two-year program with thesis and comprehensive options available.

• Expected duration: 2 years
• Tuition and fees: Program fees are assessed in the first two terms of study, followed by a continuing fee in the third and any subsequent terms.

Coursework

Students in the Masters program can choose one of three streams:

• Agricultural Economics
• Agribusiness
• Environmental and Resource Economics All students will be automatically entered into the Agricultural Economics Stream and will require approval to move into the Agribusiness or Environmental and Resource Economics streams. Within each stream, there is a thesis and a comprehensive option.

Pre-master's

• Expected duration: 1 year
• Tuition and fees: The Pre-Master's program is composed of undergraduate courses, and students are charged per course fees. Students with undergraduate course deficiencies may be admitted to the Pre-master's program to complete the background requirements. Course requirements are set by the Graduate Associate Head to address an individual's academic deficiencies and gain eligibility to apply to the master's program.

Sample Course Offerings

• ABIZ 7310: Agricultural Economic Development
• ABIZ 7360: Current Issues in Policies Relating to Agriculture
• ABIZ 7230: Agricultural Market Regulation
• ABIZ 7140: Resource Efficiency and Allocation in Agriculture
• ABIZ 7430: Advanced Theory and Resource Economics
• ABIZ 7950: Advanced Agricultural Demand Analysis For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Thesis Option

Students must complete 18 credit hours of coursework, with at least 9 credit hours at the 7000 level. Students in this option must submit an acceptable thesis and pass a thesis oral examination as well as present two graduate seminars open to the public.

Comprehensive Option

Students must complete 27 hours of coursework with at least 18 credit hours at the 7000 level. All students in this option must complete a research paper and pass a comprehensive examination based primarily on the paper.

Admission Requirements

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Master of Science (Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. To be considered for admission to the Master of Science (Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics) program, you must:

• Have a BSc in Agribusiness or a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Economics. In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Application Deadlines

The Master of Science (Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics) program has two application deadlines per year. Applications must be completed online and include several parts.

• Applications open up to 16 months prior to start term.

Canadian and US Applicants

International Applicants

Research

Our researchers are working in creative ways to address the complex challenges facing the agricultural industry and the broader environmental and health-related challenges facing our society.

Scholarships and Awards

The faculty offers nearly $900,000 in awards and bursaries each year, as well as support for student-led programming and initiatives.

Tuition and Fees

Learn about tuition and fee requirements for graduate studies.

Academic Calendar

Explore program requirements and detailed descriptions for required courses throughout the MSc program.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of our world. Our mission is to develop people, ideas, knowledge, and practices to support the provision of food, bio-resources, and services that are healthy and sustainable for society, the environment, and the agri-food sector.

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