The university requires that students have the equivalent of an honours degree at the baccalaureate level.

Admission to the MA program requires that students have a solid background in economic theory and econometrics from a recognized undergraduate program. Normally, the Department requires a 'B+' average as a minimum.

Students whose background is not in economics but who are otherwise outstanding should consult the Department website for further information. Applicants whose background in economics is difficult to evaluate may be granted admission as a provisional graduate student for one semester. If, at the end of the semester, the Department is satisfied with the student's progress, it will recommend to the Assistant VP of Graduate Studies that the student be transferred to regular graduate student status.

Program offices should be consulted for admission deadlines.

The MA requires the completion of 4 course credits. Most one-semester courses have 0.5 course credits. With approval from the Department, up to 1 credit of the required 4 credits can be taken outside the Department of Economics and Finance. However students may, with approval, take additional courses from other Departments provided that their program includes at least six course equivalents (3.0 credits) from the Department of Economics and Finance. The minimum duration of the program is 2 semesters of full-time study as a regular graduate student.

There are two main routes to the MA in Economics: by course work and major paper, and by course work and thesis. Most candidates pursue the first route.

Students complete the core courses (1.5 credits), 3 additional courses (1.5 credits) and the Research Project (1.0 credit):

OR

1.5 additional credits

plus

Students complete the core courses (1.5 credits) 1 additional courses (.5 credits) and a thesis.

OR

0.5 additional credit

and a thesis

One of the following restricted electives

AND