MA/MS in Economics is a master's degree in Economics programme taught at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Economics
Duration: 12 months
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 Arts (MA) in Economics at the University of Waterloo is a research-oriented graduate program in the Faculty of Arts, combining coursework, research training, and practice. Students receive rigorous instruction in economic theory and econometrics from faculty active in current research, preparing for further doctoral study or careers as economists, data analysts, policy advisors, or economic consultants. The program is completed full-time over 12 months and culminates in a master's research paper. Admission requires an honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with a 75% average, along with strong preparation in advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics, advanced econometrics, and mathematical economics, or their equivalent (two terms of calculus and one term of linear algebra). The program is delivered on campus, with admission offered for the Fall term.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: An honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with a 75% average, plus strong preparation in advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics, advanced econometrics, and mathematical economics, or the equivalent of two terms of calculus and one term of linear algebra. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must meet Waterloo's graduate English language proficiency requirement (TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall, with 5 in writing and speaking, or IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, with 6.5 in writing and speaking).
