The Master of Arts in Economics at York University is a one-year, course-work-only graduate program focused on applied economic theory. The Program Component(s) consist of course work only, distinct from the PhD, which combines comprehensive examinations, a major research paper, and a dissertation. Students have access to extensive research resources, including library subscriptions to all of the major economics journals and computer labs available around the clock, with three Unix-based servers running statistical and econometric software such as Gauss, S-Plus, Stata, and SAS. Admission is for the fall term only. Applicants require a completed undergraduate degree and three letters of recommendation, along with the program's standard application materials. York also offers a PhD in Economics for students pursuing doctoral-level study beyond the MA.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a completed undergraduate degree and three letters of recommendation; PhD applicants additionally submit a statement of interest, a sample of written work, and a resume. Minimum admission average is B for the MA and B+ for the PhD. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit an English proficiency score: IELTS Academic 7, Duolingo English Test 130, PTE Academic 67, or CAEL 65 overall with no component below 60. Admission is for the fall term only.
