Economics (MA)

Students in the economics program will explore one of two streams: economics and econometrics, which emphasizes theory (micro and macro), mathematics and statistical methods, and economics and society, which focuses on how the distribution of wealth and power affects the socioeconomic and physical environment.

Study with us

• Our department has a strong record of teaching excellence and a commitment to an environment that facilitates student learning. Students develop core skills that give economics majors a competitive edge in careers where an understanding and analysis of the economy is desirable.
• Members of our faculty have won national teaching fellowships (including the prestigious 3M teaching fellowship) and University of Manitoba teaching excellence awards.

Economics Graduate Student Association
The Economics Graduate Student Association provides opportunities for members to connect through various events such as occupational-related field trips, seminars, conferences and more.

• Our department has a strong record of teaching excellence and a commitment to an environment that facilitates student learning. Students develop core skills that give economics majors a competitive edge in careers where an understanding and analysis of the economy is desirable.
• Members of our faculty have won national teaching fellowships (including the prestigious 3M teaching fellowship) and University of Manitoba teaching excellence awards.

Research

• Our faculty members are recognized for their research in a range of contemporary issues in public policy, labour, economic development, family and gender, industrial relations and financial economics.

Economics Graduate Student Association
The Economics Graduate Student Association provides opportunities for members to connect through various events such as occupational-related field trips, seminars, conferences and more.

• Our department has a strong record of teaching excellence and a commitment to an environment that facilitates student learning. Students develop core skills that give economics majors a competitive edge in careers where an understanding and analysis of the economy is desirable.
• Members of our faculty have won national teaching fellowships (including the prestigious 3M teaching fellowship) and University of Manitoba teaching excellence awards.

Research
Our faculty members are recognized for their research in a range of contemporary issues in public policy, labour, economic development, family and gender, industrial relations and financial economics.

• Visit our faculty page for more information on the diversity of our research interests.

Economics Graduate Student Association

• The Economics Graduate Student Association provides opportunities for members to connect through various events such as occupational-related field trips, seminars, conferences and more.