MASTER OF ARTS M.A ECONOMICS
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 1 YEAR
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification ENGLISH
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Graduate
- Admission intake Mar 01
- Minimum GPA 3
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| USD 80 | USD 14,430 |
Program Description
Program Description
- The University of Alberta offers an MA in Economics for a duration of 1 year.
- It is an on-campus, course-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program allows students to develop analytical and abstract skills and helps them to evaluate the costs and benefits associated with any action.
- In a nutshell, economists are concerned with the conditions that contribute to a society's well-being.
- The Department of Economics offers various programs such as:
- Masters in Economics (Course-based, 1year)
- Masters in Economics and Finance (Course-based, 2 years)
- PhD in Economics (Thesis based, 4 years)
- This program provides students with the theoretical and applied skills needed to enter the workforce or continue in a PhD program.
- For graduate economics courses that require the use of a computer, students are provided with access to the department's computer room which houses several personal computers and a printer.
- The University of Alberta is the home to approximately 23 full-time faculty members and the student-faculty ratio of Economics program is 21:1.
- The research and teaching activities cover a broad spectrum of topics including Resource and Environmental Economics, Public Finance, International Economics, Law and Economics, etc.
- In this University, students get the CAPS facility which is a university student service and the source for career and employment information and expertise.
- The department of Economics aims to create and disseminate economics knowledge for the benefit of society, and to be an internationally recognized center of quality research, teaching, and public service.
- The department also offers Math Refresher courses for graduate students for 2 weeks each August.
- The University of Alberta helps students in finding jobs in a variety of public and private sector organizations including the provincial and federal governments, the Competition Bureau of Canada, ATB Financial.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:- Students must have a bachelor’s degree in economics or related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, Economics.
- An admission grade point average of 3 on most 4-point grading systems or B on most letter grading systems based on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
- The undergraduate degree should include advanced courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
- Students must complete course work in calculus and statistics at the introductory level.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Official Transcript: Submit copies of an official transcript from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Official Degree Certificate: It provides proof of degree completion and must be an original copy issued by the institution with an official stamp or seal.
- Three Letters of Reference: The online application system will notify the references and allow the student to upload their letters. Letters can be academic or business references.
- Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details why the applicant is pursuing graduate studies with this department, their research interests, and why they would be a suitable candidate.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL or other test scores.
