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School:	University of Saskatchewan - College of Graduate Studies and Research
Faculty:	College of Graduate Studies and Research
Degree:	Master
Field of Study:	Agricultural Economics
Description:	Agricultural Economics provides opportunities for students to learn and use advanced theoretical and empirical methods in applied economics. Research is applied to real world problems in the multifaceted agri‐food sector which encompasses issues in resource management, environmental sustainability, production economics, supply chains, regulation, transport, food quality and safety, rural development, innovation management, public policy and international trade. The areas of specialization within Bioresource Policy, Business and Economics include: natural resource economics; environmental sustainability and evaluation; international trade policy; supply chain management; public policy and regulation; farm business management; economics of technological change; rural development; agri‐food marketing; food safety and quality; and agricultural production economics.
URL:	Agricultural Economics at University of Saskatchewan - College of Graduate Studies and Research
Thesis Based:	Yes
Length:	2 Year(s)

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Students must have completed a four-year Bachelor's degree specializing in Agricultural Economics or Economics from an accredited university with training in mathematics, calculus, statistics, economic theory, computers and agricultural economics. Those students whose undergraduate training is in an area of specialization other than agricultural economics, economics, or a relevant field, are usually required to take about one year of additional training in agricultural economics at the undergraduate level.
Additional Admission Requirements:	Letter(s) of Reference Resume/Curriculum Vitae Statement of Research Interests

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Students must have completed a four-year Bachelor's degree specializing in Agricultural Economics or Economics from an accredited university with training in mathematics, calculus, statistics, economic theory, computers and agricultural economics. Those students whose undergraduate training is in an area of specialization other than agricultural economics, economics, or a relevant field, are usually required to take about one year of additional training in agricultural economics at the undergraduate level.

Additional Admission Requirements:

Letter(s) of Reference
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Research Interests

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on October 11, 2022

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