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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Diploma in Economics (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Diploma in Economics (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $20,850 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4.30

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01
Winter-January 01-June-2025 2025-06-01

Overview

Graduate Diploma in Economics

The Graduate Diploma in Economics at Concordia University provides a general overview of macroeconomic, microeconomic, and econometric theories and methods

Course materials and resources are designed for students who want to pursue their studies at more advanced levels and for working professionals interested in economics as a secondary field. 

Economists recognize that today’s policymakers and business leaders require deep knowledge of economic applications and policies

In addition to numerous theoretical and applied research interests in economics, the faculty's professors are engaged in various multidisciplinary projects - contributing to publications in statistics, sociology, and medical research, as well as in government policy reports and media opinion pieces.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$33,650

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,912
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,800
Tuition 1 person $20,850

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.25 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Three Letters of Reference
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts
  • official language test scores

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

90
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

61
53
listening
53
writing
53
speaking
53
reading

Cambridge

180
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

IELTS – International English Language Testing System

IELTS Score (iBT) or
IELTS Indicator
Admission condition
Overall score of 6.5 and no part under 6.0Some programs offer admission with additional English language courses as determined by a Concordia University placement test.
Scores below 6.0: No Admission


 

TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language

TOEFL iBT or
TOEFL iBT Special home edition    
 
Admission condition
Between 80-89 or any part under 20Some programs offer admission with additional English language courses as determined by a Concordia University placement test.
Scores below 80: No Admission

 

PTE – Pearson Test of English

PEARSONAdmission condition
Between 52 and 60 or any part under 53Some programs offer admission with additional English language courses as determined by a Concordia University placement test.
Scores below 52: No Admission

Academic background and requirement

  • Undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or the equivalent.
  • Sufficient credits in economics and basic statistical and mathematical methods to cope with graduate-level courses in economics.

Career opportunities

  • Economist
  • Financial risk analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Financial planner
  • Accountant
  • Economic researcher
  • Financial consultant
  • Investment analyst

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