Program Overview for MA in Economics in Canada:
This intensive, 12-month course of study prepares students for PhD-level study in economics, or to pursue a career as an economic analyst in the public or private sector. MA students complete courses in micro- and macroeconomic theory and econometrics, as well as three economic field courses.
Areas of specialization for the MA are open, subject to the fields of economics represented in the graduate course offerings in any given year and the ability of students to arrange a supervisor. Students interested in an area other than those represented by the graduate course offerings in a given year must secure a supervisor (in the department) to be able to pursue their interests.
The eligibility for MA in Economics in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Entrance requires an Honours BA (or BSc) in Economics (not Business) with an average of at least 75 percent (B+ or 3.3 on a scale where 4.3 is the maximum GPA) at Dalhousie standards in classes in economics and related fields. An Honours degree in Economics is expected to consist of a four-year (i.e., 20 credit) bachelor's degree that includes:
- Introductory micro and macro economics
- Intermediate micro and macro economics
- Advanced micro and macro economics
- Senior economics field courses
- Statistics
- Econometrics
- Linear algebra
- Calculus
In those cases where a candidate has a three-year degree and a four-year degree honours program was not available, first-class candidates may be considered for admission to a Qualifying Year.
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Economics to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Economics in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the MA in Economics are:
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The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Economics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Economics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
For both Canadian and International Students:
If you are applying for scholarships and departmental funding, your application (including application, fee and all supporting documents) should be completed by January 31.
Graduate Coordinator Email: econgrad@dal.ca
Email: economics@dal.ca
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