Master of Arts (MA) in Economics

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.

The Graduate Studies Academic Calendar is updated 3 times per year, at the start of each academic term (January 1, May 1, September 1). Graduate Studies Academic Calendars from previous terms can be found in the archives.

• Admit term(s) 
  • Fall
• Delivery mode 
  • On-campus
• Length of program 
  • The Master's research paper option requires three terms to complete.
• Program type 
  • Master's
  • Research
• Registration option(s) 
  • Full-time
• Study option(s) 
  • Master's Research Paper

• 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)

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.
• 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

• Economics (ECON) courses

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 spring term of year 1).