PhD in Economics in Canada at UManitoba Canada

Program Overview for PhD in Economics in Canada:

Economics has two streams in the graduate program: Economics and Econometrics, which places greater emphasis on theory (micro and macro), mathematics and statistical methods, and Economics and Society, which places greater emphasis on how the distribution of wealth and power affects the socioeconomic and physical environment.

The Ph.D. option consists of coursework and a substantial research component.

These are the international student eligibility for the PhD in Economics in Canada

• A candidate must normally complete an M.A. degree before entering the Ph.D. program, except as follows:
  • applicants for admission to the Ph.D. program must have completed the entrance requirements and the program requirements of an M.A. degree in Economics or in Agricultural Economics equivalent to that awarded by the University of Manitoba. A thesis-based Master’s is not required.
  • In exceptional cases, applications to either stream may be considered from students who have completed an Honours degree in Economics equivalent to that awarded by the University of Manitoba. In such cases, the applicant will be required to fulfill, in addition to the requirements below, all coursework requirements for the non-thesis M.A. degree.
• Statement of Intent
• Publication/Writing Sample
• CV/Resume (optional)
• Letters of Recommendation: 3

Please Note that:(Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two previous years of full time study (60 credit hours) is the minimum requirement for admission to the PhD program. With special recommendation of the department, exceptional applicants with an honours bachelor’s degree may be considered for entry to PhD study)

These are the domestic student eligibility for the PhD in Economics

• A candidate must normally complete an M.A. degree before entering the Ph.D. program, except as follows:
  • applicants for admission to the Ph.D. program must have completed the entrance requirements and the program requirements of an M.A. degree in Economics or in Agricultural Economics equivalent to that awarded by the University of Manitoba. A thesis-based Master’s is not required.
  • In exceptional cases, applications to either stream may be considered from students who have completed an Honours degree in Economics equivalent to that awarded by the University of Manitoba. In such cases, the applicant will be required to fulfill, in addition to the requirements below, all coursework requirements for the non-thesis M.A. degree.
• Statement of Intent
• Publication/Writing Sample
• CV/Resume (optional)
• Letters of Recommendation: 3

Please Note that:(Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two previous years of full time study (60 credit hours) is the minimum requirement for admission to the PhD program. With special recommendation of the department, exceptional applicants with an honours bachelor’s degree may be considered for entry to PhD study)

These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Economics to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Economics in Canada.

Economics has two streams in the graduate program: Economics and Econometrics, which places greater emphasis on theory (micro and macro), mathematics and statistical methods, and Economics and Society, which places greater emphasis on how the distribution of wealth and power affects the socioeconomic and physical environment. The graduate program in the Economics and Econometrics stream requires students to take more core courses in theory, mathematics and statistics, while the Economics and Society stream is more individually tailored to the student’s research. Applicants to the graduate program in Economics apply to one stream, and are not considered for admission to the other stream. Applicants who wish to specialize in Agricultural Economics must apply to the Economics and Econometrics stream.There are many funding opportunities:

• Teaching/Research Assistant
• Work Study Program
• Master's and Doctoral Award for Indigenous Students
• International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship
• International Graduate Student Student Scholarship
• There are other funding opportunities available for international students