Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Food and Resource Economics in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
51,851
(c. USD37,048.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Explore key challenges in local and global food systems through the perspectives of economics, business administration, and interdisciplinary science in the Food and Resource Economics program. Discover market limitations and governmental influences on creating a more efficient and fair global food network.
Learn strategies for addressing environmental and natural resource challenges in society.
As a Food and Resource Economics major, you'll analyze extensive datasets, create visualizations, and perform statistical evaluations to gain practical skills for diverse career paths after completing your degree.
Career prospects
Graduates with a Food and Resource Economics degree stand out in the workforce due to their expertise in vital food and resource industries, analytical capabilities, and independent research experience.
Select business management electives to improve your agribusiness career potential in areas like agricultural finance. Alternatively, advance your qualifications with a Master of Food and Resource Economics, or pursue an MA, MSc, or MBA degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
English Language Admission Standard: Canadian Academic English Language assessment - Overall 70; Cambridge English Qualifications – 180; UBC Certificate in English – 600; International English Language Testing System (Academic) - 6.5, with no part less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Overall: 65, Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Writing: 60, Speaking: 60; Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test - Overall: 90, Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 21, Speaking: 21.
Tuition
CAD
51,851