Economics (MA) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Dalhousie University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 551-700QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

17,733 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in Economics is an intensive, 12-to-16-month course of study that prepares the student for PhD-level study in economics, or to pursue a career as an economic analyst in the public or private sector. The Department also offers a Master of Development Economics (MDE), which is a professional course of study that focuses on economic progress in poor countries and poor regions of wealthy countries such as Canada. The MDE prepares students for professional policy analysis in the public or private sectors in Canada or abroad. Finally, they also offer a PhD program intended particularly for those interested in an academic career. PhD students complete courses in micro- and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, and two fields of specialization.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in Economics is an intensive, 12-to-16-month course of study that prepares the student for PhD-level study in economics, or to pursue a career as an economic analyst in the public or private sector. The Department also offers a Master of Development Economics (MDE), which is a professional course of study that focuses on economic progress in poor countries and poor regions of wealthy countries such as Canada. The MDE prepares students for professional policy analysis in the public or private sectors in Canada or abroad. Finally, they also offer a PhD program intended particularly for those interested in an academic career. PhD students complete courses in micro- and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, and two fields of specialization.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
92+
7+
Candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. For the MA and MDE programs, candidates must have an average of at least B+. For the PhD program, students must have an average of at least A-.

12 Months
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
10,341 CAD
International
17,733 CAD

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