Master of Arts (MA) Economics

Program overview:

• This course-based program provides students with a strong foundation of theoretical and empirical knowledge. Our faculty members regularly publish work in leading academic journals, showcasing expertise in climate change, international trade, energy policy and more.
• Our students come from diverse backgrounds; in a typical year, we accept 25 students into our two MA programs (thesis- and course-based), drawing from applicants across Canada and around the world.
• Our department is committed to the sharing of fresh ideas, sponsoring conferences and workshops, a weekly seminar series, and the newly established Dr. Frank Anton Distinguished Lecture Series in Economics.

Completing this program
Core Courses:

• Econometrics, Microeconomic Theory and Macroeconomic Theory.
• Research Paper: Students complete a research paper as a capstone project.
• Research Paper: Students complete a paper on a research project, literature review or a critical analysis of a theoretical or policy problem.
• Additional Courses: May include international trade, energy, labour, regulatory, financial or public economics, research methods, other topics.
• Research Defence: Students defend their research in an open conference and if unsuccessful, students complete a comprehensive written exam.

Outcomes
Government agencies and ministries, energy industry, financial services industry.

• A course-based master’s degree in economics is usually considered a final degree, but can also give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.