$11,313 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Economics
- University of Calgary offers MA in Economics with a duration of 2 years.
- This course is offered on a full-time and thesis-based but it is also available in course-based.
- This program consists of a minimum of 3 core courses and 3 electives courses.
- The 3 core courses of Economics program are:
- Econometrics
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Students also get the facilities to do some additional courses that may include international trade, energy, labor, regulatory, financial or public economics, research methods, and other topics.
- Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
- The University provides the flexibility to complete the program in a maximum of four years.
- A master’s degree in economics will give you the pre-requisite for a Ph.D. degree
- The department provides fresh ideas, sponsoring conferences and workshops, a weekly seminar series, that help student in their studies.
- The University of Calgary ranked in 6th place in Canada by Research Infosource in 2018.
- The University offers small class sizes that provide close research interaction with their supervision.
- The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- Students get the opportunities to apply in different companies like Regulatory agencies, central banks, international organizations, etc.
- Placements/Job opportunities after MA Economics are Research Analyst, Content Writer, Economist, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 71,175 USD after completing the program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $6182 | $6182 |
| Health Insurance | $248 | $248 |
| Books and supply | $225 | $225 |
| Compulsory Fees | $597 | $597 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4062 | $4062 |
| Total Fees | $11313 | $11313 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 86 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 59 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree (4-years) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, History of Economics, Political Economy.
- GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of an undergraduate degree.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students may also be considered who have good research work.
- For the thesis-based Master's program, admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
- It typically takes two years to complete, with a maximum of four years.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a Master's Degree.
- Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only).
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, and 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.