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Agricultural Economics (Thesis) (M.Sc.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics is a 45-credit thesis programme giving rigorous training in economic theory, institutional economics and quantitative methods applied to economic problems in the agri-food sector and the environment. Students may specialize through their research in agribusiness, resource economics, development, finance, marketing, trade, policy and environmental economics.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  |  Department: Agricultural Economics  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Economic theory, institutional economics and quantitative methods with a research thesis.

Career pathways

Research, analysis and decision-making in academia, private, NGO and government sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ideal prior preparation is an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Economics or Economics, including undergraduate courses in intermediate economic theory (micro and macro), calculus, algebra, statistics and econometrics.

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