University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology

University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Faculty:Agricultural Life and Environmental Sciences
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Natural Resource Economics
Sociology
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,827

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Scholarships:1
Careers:Sociologists

Description:

Areas of emphasis in graduate programs include: the economics of agricultural markets and price behavior; production economics and agricultural business management; economics of agricultural and rural development; economics of policy intervention; environmental and natural resource economics, forest economics, rural sociology, environmental and resource sociology, community-based resource management, indigenous knowledge systems, resource policy analysis, and agroforestry.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Thesis-based Masters program in a related area, or its academic equivalent, from a recognized institution. Grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 out of 4.0 in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study.
    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. ] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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