Dr. Viktoriya Galushko

Associate Professor

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Biography

Viktoriya Galushko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Regina, having joined the faculty in 2008. She earned her PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan in 2008. Her academic background includes Master’s degrees in Economics from Kyiv-Mohyla University, Ukraine, and Agricultural Economics from the National Agricultural University, Ukraine. Galushko's teaching interests span various levels, focusing on Microeconomics and International Trade, alongside courses involving quantitative skills such as Empirical Economics, Mathematical Economics, and Econometrics. Her research primarily concentrates on agricultural policy, with a keen interest in plant intellectual property (IP) policy related to plant research and development, the structure and performance of the seed sector, and the implications of trade on farmers’ welfare. She investigates the effects of the Agricultural Growth Act and current trends in grocery purchasing behaviors as influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout her career, she has published in several leading journals on topics related to intellectual property rights, agricultural economics, and commercialization of university research.

Research Interests

Experience

Undergraduate/Graduate Program Coordinator

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Regina • Regina, Canada

Coordinates undergraduate and graduate programs in the economics department.

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.