Master of Arts (MA) in Economics - Co-operative Program (direct entry)

The program information below was valid for the spring 2023 term (May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

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Program information

  • Admit term(s) 
    • Fall
  • Delivery mode 
    • On-campus
  • Length of program 
    • Typical degree completion time is five terms.
  • Program type 
    • Co-operative
    • Master's
    • Research
  • Registration option(s) 
    • Full-time
  • Study option(s) 

Admission requirements

  • Minimum requirements 
    • An Honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a 75% average.
    • Students must have strong preparation in economics and in the mathematical tools needed to be successful in the program, including the following university-level courses:
      • Advanced microeconomics
      • Advanced macroeconomics
      • Advanced econometrics
      • Mathematical economics; as an equivalent two terms of calculus and one term of linear algebra
    • A GRE score is not required but is recommended for all international students applying
      to the program.
  • Application materials 
    • Transcript(s)
  • References 
    • Number of references:  2
    • Type of references: 

      academic
  • English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

Degree requirements

    All students are admitted to the Coursework study option. Students can apply to transfer to the Master’s Research Paper study option after completing at least one academic term. The transfer must be approved by the Associate Chair, Graduate Studies.

    Master's Research Paper option:

  • Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)
  • Courses 
    • Students must complete the following 7 graduate level courses (5 required and 2 elective):
      • ECON 600 Mathematics for Economists
      • ECON 601 Microeconomic Theory I
      • ECON 602 Macroeconomic Theory I
      • ECON 607 Data Science for Economists
      • ECON 621 Econometrics I
      • 2 elective courses
    • Normally, students must complete all of their required courses in the first two terms.
    • Note: students must complete their co-op work terms in terms 3 and 4 and must complete the program on an academic term (winter term in year 2).
    • Students are allowed to take 1 elective outside of the Department of Economics, with the approval of the Economics Associate Chair, Graduate Studies.
  • Link(s) to courses
  • Graduate Studies Work Report
    • The program involves terms of study alternating with work-terms.
    • The program requires the satisfactory completion of an eight-month work term placement and the submission of 1 work report deemed satisfactory by the Department.
  • Master’s Research Paper
    • A 2 course equivalent requiring an in-depth study of a topic approved by the Department (to be completed in the winter term of year 2).

    Coursework option:

  • Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)
  • Courses 
    • Students must complete the following 9 graduate level courses (5 required and 4 elective):
      • ECON 600 Mathematics for Economists
      • ECON 601 Microeconomic Theory I
      • ECON 602 Macroeconomic Theory I
      • ECON 607 Data Science for Economists
      • ECON 621 Econometrics I
      • 4 elective courses
    • Normally, students must complete all of their required courses in the first two terms.
    • Note: students must complete their co-op work terms in terms 3 and 4 and must complete the program on an academic term (winter term in year 2).
    • Students are allowed to take 1 elective outside of the Department of Economics, with the approval of the Economics Associate Chair, Graduate Studies.
  • Link(s) to courses
  • Graduate Studies Work Report
    • The program involves terms of study alternating with work-terms.
    • The program requires the satisfactory completion of an eight-month work term placement and the submission of 1 work report deemed satisfactory by the Department.
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