Master of Arts in Applied Economics (MA) at University of Northern British Columbia

Programme overview

The MA in Applied Economics provides advanced training in economic theory, quantitative methods and policy analysis with an emphasis on real-world applications. Students choose a Major Research Paper, Internship or Thesis stream.

Department: Economics | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Minimum 30 credit hours: at least 12 credit hours of core courses (Cost-Benefit Analysis, Applied Econometrics, Advanced Macroeconomic and Microeconomic Theory and Applications), 6 or 12 credit hours of electives, and a capstone (Major Research Paper 6 credit hours, Internship 6 credit hours, or Thesis 12 credit hours). Up to four foundational courses may be required.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for careers in government, industry, non-profit organizations and further graduate study, including policy, and program design and implementation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution; introductory micro- and macroeconomics and statistics or econometrics expected; sample of written work, strong letters of recommendation and letter of intent. Competitive entry; applicants need a record of excellence.

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.

Most graduate programs admit for Fall (September). Some programs (for example Gender Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, MASc) also have Winter (January) intakes and Interdisciplinary Studies and MASc have Spring (May) intakes. Some programs no longer offer Winter or Spring intakes.

For Fall (September) entry, applications open 1 October; the first deadline is 15 January for most programs (for example MA in Applied Economics, English, History, Gender Studies, MASc, MEng), with a second domestic deadline of 1 July where offered. Winter (January) entry, where offered, opens 15 January with a first deadline of 1 June and a second domestic deadline of 1 November. Spring (May) entry, where offered, has a first deadline of 1 December and a second domestic deadline of 1 March. MA in Disability Management closes 1 July with no extension.

Graduate application fee: CAD 76.50 for domestic applicants and CAD 153.00 for international applicants, non-refundable and paid at submission online or through the Cashier's Office.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unbc.ca/admissions/graduate

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