Master of Arts [M.A] Economics
- Master of Arts in Economics at Simon Fraser University is offered as a 1-year teaching program.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis and has been designed so that students can complete this degree in 3 semesters.
- The Economics program provides training in a wide range of theoretical, empirical, and policy-relevant fields.
- The Major Components of the Economics program are:
- Introduction to Mathematical Economics
- Microeconomic Theory
- Econometrics
- Applied Econometrics
- Macroeconomic Theory
- The program consists of 3 options: course work, thesis, or project option for a minimum of 30 units.
- This program provides a background in economic theory, quantitative methods, and applied areas of study suitable for students who are either planning a career in business or government jobs.
- Students are expected to complete the program in 3 terms for the course option, 4 terms for the project option, and 5 terms for the thesis option.
- The program is designed to prepare students for a career in the public or the private sector and to pursue further studies in a PhD program.
- Co-op is an optional university program that provides work experience to the students with a minimum 3.0 CGPA, consists of 1 or 2 work terms.
- The department of Economics has more than 30 active faculty members and the student-faculty ratio of this program is 21:1, which helps to increase interaction between professors and students.
- The Research Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences department has received awards like Cormack Teaching Awards, Dean's Medal Awards, FASS Employee Achievement Awards.
- MA in Economics at Simon Fraser University ranks 2nd in Research according to QS ranking 2019 in Canada.
- Job opportunities after the Master of Arts in Economics are as a Consultant, Policy Analyst, Economist, etc and the average salary is 56,250 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $45576 |
| Health Insurance | $632 |
| Total Fees | $46208 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree in economics or related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, History of Economics, Political Economy.
- The cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.33 is required to be eligible for the program.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- The works experience is more useful for students opting for the thesis-based M.A program and admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
- If students have any work experience then the chances of accepting the applications are more.
Others:
Students without related academic experience or work experience students are also encouraged to apply, given they have following requirement:
- Students with a strong background in disciplines other than economics may be admitted as qualifying students.
- Knowledge of quantitative and analytical skills is required.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a 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 to get admission to this program.