MASTER OF ARTS M.A ECONOMICS

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

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
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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.