MA Economics at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Students in the economics program will explore one of two streams: economics and econometrics, which emphasizes theory (micro and macro), mathematics and statistical methods, and economics and society, which focuses on how the distribution of wealth and power affects the socioeconomic and physical environment.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Master of Arts in Economics program has one application deadline per year, and applications are accepted for September entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Department of Economics offers programs of study leading to a Master of Arts in Economics as well as a pre-master’s option. The MA program consists of a combination of coursework and either a thesis component or research paper that demonstrates the mastery of their field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the economics (MA) program, you must have a minimum of a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.1. Normally, successful applicants for admission to the MA program will have completed an Honours degree in economics equivalent to that awarded by the University of Manitoba. Economics and Econometrics stream To be considered for admission to the Economics and Econometrics stream, you must have: A minimum degree GPA of 3.1 from an undergraduate degree that includes 54 credit hours of completed economics courses (or, if the applicant has a double Honours degree, 42 credit hours), which shall include:Coursework in Mathematical Economics equivalent to the University of Manitoba course ECON 3030, and coursework in Econometrics courses equivalent to ECON 3040 and ECON 4040; A grade of B+ or better is normally required in each upper level undergraduate economic theory course...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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