Carleton University's MA program in Economics contains rigorous training in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory and econometrics, as well as elective courses in a wide range of applied fields. 

Students can also pursue a concentration in Financial Economics. 

The Internship Placement Program gives students an opportunity to apply the analytical skills acquired during their studies in the public service, private sector or non-governmental organizations. 

Carleton also has an exchange agreement with the University of Ottawa, which permits students to enrol in one of their courses (with permission) without paying extra fees.

Capital Advantage

Ottawa is home to government departments, foreign embassies and country-wide associations, research institutes and non-governmental organizations involved in public policy and international issues. 

You will also benefit from the wealth of research facilities and libraries located in Canada’s capital. Our graduates often accept positions with these organizations.

Dual-Degree Program: 

The dual-degree program is a unique program with extremely limited admission each year. Students in this program benefit from a partnership between the Department of Economics and the Sprott School of Business. 

This program allows students to complete both an M.A. in Economics with Concentration in Financial Economics concurrently with an M.B.A. with a Concentration in Financial Economics. 

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Letters of Reference (2 required)
• Statement of Intent (1 required)
• CV/Resumé (1 required)
• Graduate Record Examination - GRE (Optional)

• The normal requirement for admission to the master's program is a B.A. (Honours) (or the equivalent) in Economics, with an average grade of B+ or higher.
• Applicants are expected to have had adequate preparation in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, and mathematics. This could be satisfied, for example, by having completed undergraduate courses in advanced microeconomic theory, advanced macroeconomic theory, econometric theory and methods, mathematical analysis in economics, and statistical analysis in economics.
• Students with deficiencies in their preparation may have their program requirements extended accordingly.
• The Department may require certain applicants to write the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test and the Advanced Test in Economics offered by the Educational Testing Service.