PGDip in Economics (GradDip)

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Concordia University offers PGDip in Economics (GradDip), a postgraduate diploma in Economics programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 795 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Economics

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 795 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: concordia.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Economics is a one-year, minimum 30-credit program covering macroeconomic, microeconomic and econometric theory and methods. It is intended both for students preparing for further graduate study in economics and for working professionals who want economics as a secondary field of expertise. Delivered on Concordia's Sir George Williams campus, the program admits students in both the Fall and Winter terms. Applicants need an undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or equivalent, along with sufficient prior credits in economics and basic statistical and mathematical methods to manage graduate-level coursework. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency for graduate study. On completion, students receive a Graduate Diploma in Economics. The diploma can serve as a standalone credential or as preparation for admission to Concordia's master's program in Economics.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.3

Admission Requirements: Undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or the equivalent, and sufficient credits in economics and basic statistical and mathematical methods to cope with graduate-level courses in economics. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Concordia University

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1974

Students: 43,922

QS rank: #497 =

Programs: 250

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Economics (GradDip) award?

Concordia University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Economics on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Economics (GradDip) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGDip in Economics (GradDip) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 795 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can PGDip in Economics (GradDip) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Concordia University.

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