MA (Economics)

Future You will Unlock Possibilities. Lang's MA in Economics will extend your knowledge and prepare you for various roles within the public and private sectors. 

The program offers a finance specialization for students who wish to focus their studies on finance-based economics. Course-based option: Gain a strong foundation of knowledge through core coursework and explore different topics through electives. Complete your degree in as little as eight months. Major research project option: Gain a strong foundation of knowledge through core coursework while exploring your research interests through an MRP. Complete your degree in one year.

Program format
Economics specialization

• Advancing your knowledge in core economic theory and quantitative methods will prepare you to work in public policy and conduct economic research that will help solve any economic and business problem. Our MA program offers a strong introduction into advanced theoretical coursework and the flexibility to investigate your interests through elective courses.

Financial Economics specialization

• Developing extensive financial knowledge and excellent quantitative research skills will enable you to become an expert analyst, understand market trends and risk, and manage financial portfolios. Our MA program features courses in asset pricing, portfolio management and financial econometrics.

Graduates of the MA in Economics program can be found in a range of organizations across Canada and around the world

• International Monetary Fund, World Bank
• Statistics Canada
• Federal Privy Council Office
• Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal
• Ontario Ministry of Finance
• Hydro Québec
• Ontario Securities Commission
• Informetrica​

Economics Specialization
Course based

You will take a minimum of four credits that include economics core courses and electives.

• Three economics core courses (1.5 credits): Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory and Econometrics.
• Five additional courses (2.5 credits), with at least two having a substantial research component totaling 50% or more of the total course grade.

Major research project
You will take a minimum of four credits that include economics core courses, electives and the MRP.

• Three courses (1.5 credits) making up the economics core component: Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory and Econometrics.
• Three elective courses (1.5 credits).
• Major research project (1 credit).

Finance Economics Specialization
Course based

You will take a minimum of four credits that include economics core courses, finance core courses and electives.

• Three courses (1.5 credits) making up the economics core component: Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory and Econometrics.
• Three courses (1.5 credits) making up the finance core component: Financial Economics, Empirical Finance and Financial Econometrics, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management.
• Two additional courses (1 credit). You are encouraged to take International Finance and/or Money and Banking.

Major research project
You will take a minimum of four credits that include economics core courses, finance core courses and your MRP.

• Three courses (1.5 credits) making up the economics core component: Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory and Econometrics.
• Three courses (1.5 credits) making up the finance core component: Financial Economics, Empirical Finance and Financial Econometrics, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management.
• Major research project (1 credit).