MA/MS in Economics is a master's degree in Economics programme taught at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 10 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is USD 826 per credit.
This Master of Arts in Economics is a course-based graduate credential offered by the University of Alberta's Department of Economics, built around applied economic analysis and research skills rather than a thesis. The program totals 27 units, made up of required core courses in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, econometric theory, and applied econometrics, elective graduate economics courses, and a directed research project. The page states the degree can be completed full-time in about 10 months, or on a part-time basis over a longer period, with no minimum residence requirement. A specialized course-based track with a concentration in Economics and Finance is also available, carrying a higher minimum grade point average for admission than the standard MA. Instruction is delivered on the Edmonton campus. Prior undergraduate coursework in calculus, linear algebra, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics is required for admission. The program suits students and working professionals seeking advanced training in economic analysis, policy evaluation, or finance who want a structured, coursework-based path rather than an independent thesis project.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need an undergraduate degree in economics with a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on the 4-point scale, calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework or the equivalent of the last two years of full-time study, plus a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 across all third- and fourth-year economics and mathematics coursework, including calculus, linear algebra, and advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. English language proficiency, required where applicable for applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds, is met with an IELTS overall band score of 7.0 (minimum 6.5 per band), a TOEFL iBT score of 92 with at least 21 in each section (or, for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026, a score of 5 with at least 4.5 per band under the test's revised scale), or a Cambridge English score of 176 with at least 169 on each subscore. Applicants whose most recent degree is from a non-Canadian university must also submit GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical), though no minimum score is set. The program additionally requires a curriculum vitae and three reference letters, at least two of them academic.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to the University of Alberta, not through a provincial service: for Fall 2027 entry the application window opens 1 October 2026 and the deadline for most programmes is 1 March 2027, though several limited-enrolment programmes close earlier (Juris Doctor, 1 December 2026; Dental Hygiene, 1 November 2026) or later (Bachelor of Design and BFA programmes, 1 May 2027); Spring and Summer 2027 admission also opens 1 October 2026, while Winter intake is limited to a few programmes. International applicants use the identical published dates and online application; the university states no separate international closing date. The 1 March deadline is firm and late applications are not accepted, but admission decisions are then issued on a rolling basis, and offers made before 1 April must be accepted by 1 May 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
