Master of Science (Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics)

Program Overview

The University of Manitoba's MSc in Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics offers three streams: Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, and Environmental and Resource Economics. Students can choose between a thesis option (18 credit hours of coursework, thesis, and oral examination) or a comprehensive option (27 credit hours of coursework, research paper, and comprehensive examination). Sample courses include Agricultural Economic Development, Current Issues in Policies Relating to Agriculture, and Advanced Theory and Resource Economics.

Program Outline

Outline:

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

• Program Content:
• Students in the Masters program can choose one of three streams:
• Agricultural Economics
• Agribusiness
• Environmental and Resource Economics
• Course Schedule:
• 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
• Modules:
• 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.