Master of Applied Economics (MAE)

Why this program is for you:

• The Sobey Master of Applied Economics (MAE) program provides you with the skills you need to apply the tools of economic analysis to real-world issues in both public and business sectors. For a full time student, the program takes 12 months to complete, and with a part-time option, it is flexible enough to meet the needs of working professionals.

The benefits

• The MAE emphasizes the application of economic theory and econometric analysis to practical issues relevant to a range of fields, including public economics, natural resources and environment, monetary systems, business finance, and international trade.
• The Sobey MAE’s focus on policy issues distinguishes it from a traditional, more theoretical Master’s program in economics.
• Our graduates are employed at all levels of government, major banks, and in commercial enterprises like Irving.

Admission requirements
Applicants will possess, at a minimum, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, with a cumulative GPA equivalent to an average grade of at least “B”, including (normally):

• At least one undergraduate course in Statistics at an intermediate level (preferably econometrics),
• Intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, and
• Economic theory at an advanced (fourth-year) level

About Sobey

• Established in 1934 at Saint Mary’s University, the Sobey School of Business is Atlantic Canada’s largest and most respected business school. The Sobey School of Business joined the top business schools in the world with both EQUIS and AACSB accreditation, a distinction held by only 1% of business schools worldwide. Here, you’ll embark with over 3,300 students on a fast track to your future, with small class sizes, a close-knit campus, and industry-leading faculty members.

Application deadlines and key dates

• February 1 Deadline for first funding consideration
• May 31 International applicants deadline
• August 15 Canadian and permanent resident applicants deadline

The Master of Applied Economics (MAE) emphasizes the application of economic theory and econometric analysis to practical issues relevant to a range of fields, including:

• Public economics
• Labour economics
• Natural resources and environment
• Monetary systems
• Development
• Business finance
• International trade

The first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, the Sobey MAE’s focus on policy issues distinguishes it from a traditional, more theoretical Master’s program in economics.

The Master of Applied Economics is a 12-month program but is flexible to meet your needs. As a working professional, you may wish to attend part-time.

Program Requirements
Students must successfully complete

• 12 credit hours of required courses
• A major research paper (3 credit hours)
• 9 credit hours of electives

Electives will build on the Department’s applied research strength in wider areas such as human resources, immigration, gender, and cooperatives management.
Required credits (3 credit hours each):

• Applied Microeconomic Analysis
• Applied Macroeconomic Analysis
• Applied Econometric Modelling and Forecasting
• Seminar in Applied Economics Research
• A major research paper

In addition, students must complete 3 electives taken from the following (3 credit hours each):

• Monetary Theory and Policy
• Economic Development and Policy
• International Macroeconomics and Finance
• International Trade and Commercial Policy
• Industrial Organization and Applied Game Theory
• Economics of the Public Sector
• Economics of Human Resources and Migration: Issues and Policies
• Social Policy: Economic Analysis and Issues
• Economics of Cooperatives and Non-Profit Firms
• Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment