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MSc Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics -- Admission and Program InformationProgram OverviewThe MSc program in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics focuses on two major areas of emphasis:
The aim of the MSc program is to develop in students a fundamental understanding of economic principles and their application in identifying and solving relevant problems related to food, agriculture, and natural resources. The program also strives to develop appropriate analytical, methodological, and communication skills to enable students to analyze agriculture and resource problems effectively and explain their findings. The MSc program can be taken via a thesis-based or course-based option. The course-based option can be completed within 12 months. Conversely the thesis-based option can be completed in 18-24 months and offers more funding opportunities. Admission RequirementsAll students entering the Master of Science program must have achieved the University required minimum 70% (B-) average or equivalent in a four-year degree, honours or equivalent program. In addition applicants are expected to have already taken the following basic courses:
The Departmental Graduate Program Committee examines each application before the student is proposed to the Office of Graduate Studies for admission into the program. Potential students are strongly encouraged to take an undergraduate course in advanced microeconomic theory as preparation for the course work in the MSc. As international grading scales and minimum requirements do vary, please consult the "International Credential Evaluation Guidelines". Applicants must note that depending on their academic background obtained from some countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, or India, they are required to hold both a Bachelor degree and a Masters degree at the First Class/First Division Level to be eligible for a Masters program.
If you require further guidance in regards to the application process you may also contact the Graduate Program Assistant. If your first language is not English, you will be required to submit the results of a standardized language test. Please see chart below for acceptable tests and required scores. The University of Guelph English as a Second Language Test Code is 0892. Accepted tests and minimum required scores are: Canadian Academic English Lanaguage Test (CAEL) = 60 International English Language Testing System (IELTS) = 6.5 Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) = 85 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TOEFL - Paper based test (PBT) = 550 TOEFL - Internet-based test (IBT) = 89 NOTE: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of four categories (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) University of Guelph Language Certificate = Advanced Level English as a Second Language tests are considered valid for a period of two years. Degree Requirements - Thesis-BasedIn order to satisfy the degree requirements of the thesis-based MSc, students will complete successfully six taught courses, a seminar course, and write and defend an original MSc thesis. The minimum course work requirements (assuming all undergraduate background requirements have been met) are:
With an appropriate undergraduate background, a student should be able to complete the MSc program with thesis in five or six full-time semesters (18 to 24 months). Degree Requirements - Course-Based
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| FARE*6380 | [0.50] | Applied Microeconomics for Agricultural Economists |
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FARE*6910 |
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Applied Policy Analysis I |
| FARE*6970 | [0.50] | Applied Quantitative Methods for Agricultural Economics |
| FARE*6100 | [0.50] | The Methodologies of Economics |
| FARE*6400 | [0.50] | Advanced Topics in Agricultural Economics |
| FARE*6800 | [0.00] | Seminar in Agricultural Economics |
| FARE*6140 | [1.00] | Major Paper in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics |
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Two graduate courses in Food, Agricultural or Resource Economics as approved by the student's advisory committee. |
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With an appropriate background, a student should be able to complete the MSc program with a research project in three to four full-time semesters (8 to 12 months) or six to eight semesters if students opt to complete the program on a part-time basis.
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See Department of Economics for ECON course outlines
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MSc Student Supervision (thesis or course-based option)
All MSc students in the Department are required to select an Advisory Committee, by the end of their second semester at the very latest. Until this time they are advised by the Departmental Graduate Program Committee. The Advisory Committee must consist of at least two graduate faculty members. The committee comprises of an Advisor plus one other member of the Department, or another member of graduate faculty (who may be from another department when appropriate).
The Advisory Committee is responsible for reviewing the progress of the student as well as the student's prescribed schedule of studies. The Advisory Committee should be consulted prior to registration each semester. The day-to-day responsibility of the students progress rests with the Advisor. A list of prescribed courses for each student is agreed with the Advisory Committee.
Master's Thesis
The thesis topic, research proposal and thesis draft are developed in conjunction with the Advisory Committee. The student is required to defend the final draft of the thesis in a public oral examination. The final oral examination committee is composed of the student's Advisory Committee and one other member of the graduate faculty who is appointed by the Chair of the Department. The latter member serves as chair of the examining committee.
To provide guidance to students, previous thesis topics of Master's students in the Department are available on the Departmental website:
http://fare.uoguelph.ca/theses/
Master's Research Project
Students will be expected to produce a research paper by applying economic theory and/or various contemporary tools of economic analysis to an issue or problem in the food, agricultural, resource, rural, and/or environmental sector. The research project topic is developed in conjunction with the student's Advisory Committee. Student must make a presentation of their work and submit their written research paper to receive the final grade.
Please note: The Master of Science programs offered by the Department must follow all regulations of the Office of Graduate Studies. These are given in the University of Guelph's Graduate Calendar under General Regulations. In addition, there are specific regulations found in the Calendar for MSc degrees. The information provided in these pages is provided for guidance only.
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