$6,292 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Economics
- The University of Alberta offers an MA in Economics for a duration of 1 year.
- It is an on-campus, course-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program allows students to develop analytical and abstract skills and helps them to evaluate the costs and benefits associated with any action.
- In a nutshell, economists are concerned with the conditions that contribute to a society's well-being.
- The Department of Economics offers various programs such as:
- Masters in Economics (Course-based, 1year)
- Masters in Economics and Finance (Course-based, 2 years)
- Ph.D. in Economics (Thesis based, 4 years)
- This program provides students with the theoretical and applied skills needed to enter the workforce or continue in a Ph.D. program.
- For graduate economics courses that require the use of a computer, students are provided with access to the department's computer room which houses several personal computers and a printer.
- The University of Alberta is home to approximately 23 full-time faculty members and the student-faculty ratio of the Economics program is 21:1.
- The research and teaching activities cover a broad spectrum of topics including Resource and Environmental Economics, Public Finance, International Economics, Law and Economics, etc.
- In this University, students get the CAPS facility which is a university student service and the source for career and employment information and expertise.
- The department of Economics aims to create and disseminate economics knowledge for the benefit of society, and to be an internationally recognized center of quality research, teaching, and public service.
- The department also offers Math Refresher courses for graduate students for 2 weeks each August.
- The University of Alberta helps students in finding jobs in a variety of public and private sector organizations including the provincial and federal governments, the Competition Bureau of Canada, ATB Financial.
- Job opportunities after MA Economics are Economist, Financial risk analyst, Data analyst, etc and the average salary goes up to 45,825 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $6292 |
| Total Fees | $6292 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, Economics.
- An admission grade point average of 3 on most 4-point grading systems or B on most letter grading systems based on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
- The undergraduate degree should include advanced courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
- Students must complete coursework in calculus and statistics at the introductory level.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first-class (60% marks) in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Students must have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 (B Grade) which is equal to 7.0/10 to 7.4/10 CGPA or 70% in the recent 2-year of full-time study.
Submission of GRE scores is important for this program and it is recommended to submit the GRE scores of a minimum of 300 for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.