At McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, Economics (MA) is offered as a master's degree in Economics programme. The programme runs for 1 year.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Economics
Duration: 1 year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Arts in Economics is a one-year, course-based graduate program at McMaster University that provides a thorough grounding in modern economics. The program is designed to prepare students for doctoral studies in economics as well as for careers in the public and private sectors, building the analytical and quantitative foundation expected of professional and academic economists. As a course-based degree, it does not require a thesis, and students complete the program full-time over two consecutive terms beginning each September. Admission requires an honours bachelor's degree in economics. The compressed one-year structure suits students who want a graduate-level credential in economics without the longer commitment of a thesis-based program, whether as a stepping stone to PhD study or as preparation for economics-related roles in government, finance, and industry. It is delivered at McMaster University's Hamilton campus.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require an honours bachelor's degree in economics.
