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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - Economics (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - Economics (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $15,849 CAD

  • Application fee

    $140 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4

Options
Co-op
Thesis

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-May-2023 2023-05-01

Overview

Master of Arts - Economics

This program at Lethbridge university prepares students for positions in both the private and public sectors and for further academic training. 

The program is typically completed in 24 months or less and contains rigorous training in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics, as well as elective courses in a range of applied fields.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$19,729

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,560
Accommodation 1 bed room $3,880
Tuition 1 person $15,849

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Transcripts
  • Reference Letters
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of Intent
  • English Language Proficiency
  • Visa and Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

63
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Highly-qualified applicants who do not meet the minimum English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement may be issued a conditional Offer of Admission.


Conditional admission allows applicants to apply for a study permit (if necessary) and begin their studies in the University's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.


Applicants admitted via the Conditional English Proficiency Admission route may be permitted to begin their studies provided that the ELP requirement is met by another approved means by August 1 for the fall term, November 15 for the spring term, or April 15 for the summer term.


To be considered for Conditional English Proficiency Admission (ELP), the applicant must:

  1. meet the academic requirements of the desired program;
  2. have a minimum score of 6.0 in each band of the IELTS test; or a minimum overall score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL, (with minimum scores of 16 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum score of 18 in Writing), IELTS and iBT TOEFL test must be written within two years of application to the University of Lethbridge; and
  3. be recommended for Conditional English Proficiency Admission by the appropriate graduate Program Committee.

Academic background and requirement

The minimum GPA is 3.0 (based on the uLethbridge 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses. Background knowledge of the following is strongly recommended: microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, econometrics, mathematics statistics

Career opportunities

  • Economist
  • Financial Risk Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Accountant
  • Financial Consultant
  • Investment Analyst

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