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Master of Applied Economics (MAE) at Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University, Canada

Programme overview

This 12-month program provides students with a working knowledge of how to apply the tools of economic analysis to issues involving public policy and business decision-making. Students will develop skills relevant to becoming professional economists ready to take managerial and/or research positions in the public or private sector as well as in international organizations. They will show originality in the application of economic theory and will develop appropriate writing skills required for policy documents and business reports that have an economics focus.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research  |  Department: Sobey School of Business  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Entry requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to have taken: at least one undergraduate course in statistics at an intermediate level (and preferably econometrics), intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, and economic theory at an advanced (fourth-year) level. Students who lack this background may be given an option to acquire equivalent preparation prior to starting the program.

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,139 a year (2026-2027). Annual program tuition for 2026-2027 from the Graduate Annual Program Fee Schedule; excludes mandatory student fees, medical and dental plan costs. Source

International applicants: CAD 22,279 a year (2026-2027). Annual program tuition for 2026-2027 from the Graduate Annual Program Fee Schedule; excludes mandatory student fees, medical and dental plan costs. Source

Duration: 1 year

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