MA/MS in Economic Development and Innovation is a master's degree in Economics programme taught at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Economics
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI) is a coursework-based graduate program offered by the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development in the Faculty of Environment. The program covers economic development theory and practice, exposing students to contemporary challenges facing cities and communities in Canada and internationally. Students complete a capstone project that involves direct, real-world experience working with an outside organization, applying classroom learning to practical development problems. The program can be completed full-time over 12 months or part-time over 24 months, with admission offered in the fall term. Graduates pursue careers in economic development agencies, municipal and regional government, planning organizations, and the private sector. The program draws on faculty expertise across planning, business, and public policy, giving students a multidisciplinary perspective on the drivers of local and regional economic growth.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require an honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with at least a 75% standing; the undergraduate degree may be in planning, geography, political science, business, commerce, economics, sociology, or another social science or field related to economic development. Required application materials include a resume, a writing sample, responses to program-specific questions, transcripts, and two references, with at least one academic. English language proficiency, where required, is TOEFL 5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0).
