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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - Economics

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts - Economics

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $22,726 CAD

  • Application fee

    $110 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    75 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-January-2022 2022-01-15

Overview

Master of Arts - Economics

The Masters of Arts in Economics (MA) is a one-year program that provides a thorough grounding in modern economics, blending both theoretical and empirical methods. 

Graduates of the program normally pursue one of two career tracks. One track is immediate placement in a position as an economic analyst. Graduates regularly take up positions in a variety of public- and private-sector organizations. 

A second track is advanced study of economics, usually at the PhD level.

Students in any graduate program of the Economics Department who have obtained a GPA of B or higher at the time of application and a grade of B+ or higher in ECON 761 OR ECON 6G03 may apply to be moved from the regular stream of their program to the work integrated learning (WIL) stream associated with their degree program.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$30,501

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,728
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,775
Tuition 1 person $22,726

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Letters of reference
  • Scanned Copies of Official Transcripts - **Official transcripts are required only when offer has been made and accepted
  • Statement of Interest
  • C.V. (Curriculum Vitae)
  • Application Fee
  • English proficiency requirements
  • Visa and Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
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TOEFL

92
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Academic background and requirement

The minimum academic requirements for admission into the MA program is Honours BA in Economics. The university requires entering Master’s students to have maintained a B+ average in courses.

Career opportunities

  • Market Research Analyst
  • Economic Consultant
  • Compensation and Benefits Manager
  • Credit Analyst

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