Graduate Studies

Graduate education provides an excellent background for careers in private business, government service or research. Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (REES) offers programs in the sub-disciplines of agricultural and resource economics, forest economics and rural (environmental and resource) sociology. Available research scholarships and fellowships are 12-month renewable appointments with competitive stipends. Excellent computer support and funding opportunities for travel to professional meetings is also available.

Applying for Graduate Studies can be a complicated process. Please make sure to refer to the Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology Graduate Handbook to provide information regarding all facets of the Graduate Studies program of REES.

Degree Programs:

  • Master of Science and PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics
  • Master of Science and PhD in Rural (Environmental and Resource) Sociology
  • Master of Science and PhD in Forest Economics
  • Master of Science in Risk and Community Resilience
  • Master of Business Administration/Master of Agriculture (joint program offered by the School of Business and the Department of Rural Economy leading to dual degrees)
  • Master of Agriculture/Rural Sociology
  • PhD in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (joint program offered by the Department of Economics and the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology)

Typical Length of Degree Programs:
The Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology accepts new students in the Fall semester (September).

  • Master of Agriculture (course-based): 2 years
  • MBA-Master of Agriculture (course-based): 2 years
  • Master of Science (thesis-based): 2 years
  • PhD: 4 years

Application Deadlines and Timelines:

Our incoming cohort of students begin their programs in early September.  International students must submit complete applications no later than June 1st.  Canadian citizens and permanent residents must submit complete applications by July 31st. 

Applications from China and Nigeria are advised to allow extra time to obtain necessary documentation from their home governments and Canadian embassies or consulates.  Nationals from those countries must submit completed applications by April 1.

In order for applicants to be considered for financial support (including scholarships and assistantships), they should submit complete applications by January 15th.  Financial support may be available for exceptional students applying after this date, depending upon the circumstances of their individual cases. 

Students typically take 3-6 weeks to submit completed applications, so you are advised to start early.  

More Information:

Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology
If you would like additional information on our graduate programs and available scholarships, please send an email to our Graduate Student Service Coordinator, Robin McClelland.

You can also contact our Graduate Student Coordinators, Dr. James Rude and Dr. Marty Luckert.

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
If you would like more comprehensive information regarding graduate studies, please refer to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research website.