What’s happening this week
- The MFRE Summer Program starts on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
- Check the MFRE Summer Schedule for detailed information about the room and Time.
MFRE Summer Program
Incoming MFRE Students should expect to attend and participate in the mandatory MFRE Summer Program from August 5 to 29, 2025. Please allow for full-time and in-person commitment to the MFRE Summer Program.
The Summer Program is mandatory for all incoming MFRE students unless they have received an exemption from the MFRE Academic Director.
Components of the MFRE Summer Program:
- MFRE Microeconomics Theory Course: This intensive course, which is taught by FRE faculty members, provides a refresher of the theory and models which are most highly connected to the Term 1 /2 courses. We strongly recommend you read on your own chapters 1 to 5 from the book: Principles of Micro Economics before the start of the summer program.
- MFRE Math and Statistics Review: As a program that utilizes statistics and quantitative methods/models in most of our courses, incoming students are expected have strong knowledge of the math and statistics fundamentals. This intensive course provides a refresher of the math/stats fundamentals most relevant to the MFRE courses and provides on-going opportunities to practice applying these via a set of case studies. Be sure you have completed the MFRE MATH & STATS REVIEW – ONLINE (Mandatory).
- MFRE Software Tools and Applications Bootcamp: The summer bootcamp covers data access/visualization and coding for economic analysis using R and Python as these are the main programming languages used in the MFRE program. In addition, the Advanced Excel bootcamp presents financial worksheet development, formatting and advanced commands/functions. Be sure you go through the DATA PREPARATORY COURSE MATERIAL – (Mandatory).
- Capstone (One day) This event will allow students to synthesize and demonstrate the skills they have gained during the MFRE Summer Program, especially as they relate to practical applications of economics, math/stats, and software skills. Equally important, students will participate in sector-specific discussion panels and learn aspects of professionalism, networking and time management.
Outcomes of MFRE Summer Program Design:
- Gain and/or Refresh Knowledge of Microeconomics Theory, Math and Statistics, and Software Tools/Applications
- Experience and Be Ready for the MFRE Teaching Styles and Pace
- Know MFRE Expectations Regarding Being Part of a Professional Program
- Build Food, Resource and Environmental Sector Knowledge
- Build Relationships with your Cohort and Alumni
- Meet the MFRE staff
The MFRE Summer Program Schedule. Please allow full-time commitment for the Summer Program (August 5-29, 2025).
If you have any questions, email mfre.lfs@ubc.ca.