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Master of Science Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada•World Rank #110

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University of Alberta offers Master of Science Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology, a master's degree in Economics programme in Edmonton, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Economics
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Science in Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology is a thesis-based graduate program offered by the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta, delivered on campus. The program covers Agricultural and Resource Economics, Forest Economics, Rural Sociology, and Risk and Community Resilience, with areas of emphasis including agricultural market economics, production economics and agricultural business management, rural development, environmental and natural resource economics, community-based resource management, Indigenous knowledge systems, and resource policy analysis. Program guidelines are set out in the department's REES Graduate Studies Handbook. Admission requires an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the 4-point scale, calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework or the equivalent of the final two years of full-time study.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on the 4-point scale for master's applicants, calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework or the equivalent of the last two years of full-time study. Applicants must meet the minimum English Language Requirement where applicable and submit a CV, statement of interests, and three letters of reference.

About University of Alberta

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1908
Students: 46,201
World rank: #110
Programs: 652
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Master of Science Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology award?

University of Alberta awards a Master's Degree in the field of Economics on completion of this programme.

How much does Master of Science Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year.

Can Master of Science Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Alberta.

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