Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Economics (PBCAE) at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

This one-year stand-alone Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Economics aims to provide students a learning environment to develop a basic understanding of: microeconomics macroeconomics quantitative methods By learning these analytical tools, graduates will gain some knowledge of economic principles involved in public policy and business decisions. The certificate appeals to two groups of students: those seeking to upgrade their skills in statistical and economic analysis beyond the undergraduate level but without a more advanced training of a Masters degree program and; those who need extra preparation in economic theory and statistical analysis before starting a Masters degree program in a Canadian or US university.

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

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Entry requirements

Applicants will be expected to have taken at least one undergraduate course in statistics at the introductory level, and in addition should have taken courses in introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics. Prior completion of introductory calculus is expected for students wishing to enter a masters program in Economics upon completion of PBCAE.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,635 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Program tuition for 2026-2027 for the two-term certificate; excludes mandatory student fees, medical and dental plan costs. Source

International applicants: CAD 13,270 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Program tuition for 2026-2027 for the two-term certificate; excludes mandatory student fees, medical and dental plan costs. Source

Duration: One year (two terms)

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/gradstudies/apply-to-grad-studies.html

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