• Economics of agricultural support programs
• Economics of food safety and quality; food labeling regulatory environment
• International trade policy
• Transportation economics

• Application of novel statistical methods to agricultural problems
• Estimation of efficiency and productivity

• Indigenous Land Management 
• Traditional Knowledge Systems
• Aboriginal Agriculture and Land Management
• Economic growth in rural areas

• Finance and risk management
  • Farm and agribusiness management
  • Agri-food marketing and supply chains
  • Consumer and market analysis
  • Agent-based modeling

Richard Gray
Jill Hobbs
Eric Micheels
James Nolan
Rob Roy

• Innovation economics
• Regulatory environment for biotechnological innovations
• Consumer acceptance of new technologies

• Ecological economics
• Forestry economics
• Adaptation to climate change
• Biofuels policy
• Water resources

The M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics is a two-year program. In the first eight months, students generally take six classes in microeconomics, econometrics, and agricultural/resource markets. Over the next 12-16 months, students complete a thesis under the supervision of world-class faculty. Thesis topics answer essential questions in agriculture, resource, and food markets. A list of our current graduate students and their research topics can be found here. 

Our M.Sc. program has trained many prominent leaders in the agricultural industry, including senior officials in provincial ministries of agriculture, the Federal government, leaders of producer boards, heads of government agencies, and professors at top North American universities.    

All our students are fully funded, with a minimum funding commitment of $20,000 annually for two years. The students we accept have excellent grades, a solid undergraduate background in microeconomics and econometrics, and outstanding letters of reference. If you have these qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply. 

You do not need to identify a supervisor before applying to the program. The match between a student and a supervisor is made after we receive your application. We only accept applications for fall admission—the application deadline is Jaunary 15. We require a GRE (graduate record examination) score for applicants whose previous degree is from an institution outside Canada and the United States. 

Please visit the program page for more information on the application process.

If you have further questions about our program, please contact are_gradprogram@usask.ca.

The Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics is a four- to five-year program. In their first two years, students complete advanced classes in microeconomics, econometrics, and agricultural/resource markets. After completing the coursework and comprehensive exams, students begin their dissertation research under the supervision of world-class faculty. A list of our current graduate students and their research topics can be found here. 

Graduates from our Ph.D. programs have achieved success in academia, government, and agricultural research institutes. 

All our students are fully funded, with a minimum funding commitment of $25,000 annually for four years. The students we accept have excellent grades, an MSc in agricultural economics (or a related field), and outstanding letters of reference. If you have these qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply.

You do not need to identify a supervisor before applying to the program. The match between a student and a supervisor is made after we receive your application. We only accept applications for fall admission—the deadline for applications is January 15. We require a GRE (graduate record examination) score for applicants whose previous degree is from an institution outside Canada and the United States. 

Please visit the program page for more information on the the application process.

If you have further questions about our program, please contact are_gradprogram@usask.ca.

The Ph.D. in Applied Economics (APEC) is administered jointly by the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, the Department of Economics, the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the Department of Finance and Management. A Ph.D. in Applied Economics will give you the skills to conduct research in academia, industry, governments, think tanks, and other research organizations.

The Ph.D. program combines advanced courses in applied economics with a major research dissertation. The core of the program focuses on microeconomic theory and quantitative methods, with one advanced course in macroeconomics. The student and their advisory committee determine the remainder of the student’s field courses.

All APEC students are fully funded, with a minimum funding commitment of $20,000 annually for four years. The students we accept have excellent grades, an M.Sc. in agricultural economics, economics, finance, public policy (or a related field), and outstanding letters of reference. If you have these qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply.

You do not need to identify a supervisor before applying to the program. The match between a student and a supervisor is made after we receive your application. We only accept applications for fall admission—the deadline for applications is Jaunary 15. We require a GRE (graduate record examination) score for applicants outside Canada and the United States. 

Please visit the program page for more information on the application process.

If you have further questions about our program, please contact are_gradprogram@usask.ca.

Do you accept applications for January admission?

No. We only accept applications for September admission. The application deadline is January 15.

Are all students funded? Do I need to apply for funding?

All of our graduate students are fully funded. Our minimum funding levels are:

• M.Sc. in agricultural economics: $20,000 per year for two years.
• Ph.D. students in agricultural economics: $25,000 per year for four years.
• Ph.D. students in applied economics: $20,000 per year for four years

Many of our students exceed these minimum funding commitments through scholarships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships.

How much is tuition?

Graduate tuition rates are available at students.usask.ca. 

Do I need to submit a GRE? Is there a minimum GRE score?

All applicants whose previous degree is from outside Canada or the United States must submit a GRE. The GRE provides reliable and consistent information on applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. This requirement can be waived in exceptional circumstances. However, applicants are strongly disadvantaged when they do not submit a GRE score.

There is no minimum GRE score. Your score will be considered alongside all the other elements of your application when we make admission decisions.

Do I need to submit proof of English language proficiency?

You do not need to demonstrate proof of English language proficiency if you have a minimum of three consecutive years of full-time study or have completed a graduate degree at a recognized post-secondary institution, where the exclusive language of instruction and examination of the program and/or institution is English—view eligible institutions.

A number of tests can serve as proof of English language proficiency—view eligible tests.

Should I identify a supervisor prior to applying?

No, you do not need to identify a supervisor prior to applying. The match between a student and a supervisor is made after we receive your application

When are admission decisions made?

Admission decisions are made in February and March.