Master of Arts [M.A] (Economics)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #301 out of 691 by THE Global Ranking 2024
CA$23,088/Yr
CA$23,088 /Yr
- University of Waterloo’s Masters in Economics program allows students to complete Course-based within 8 months and Research or thesis-based within 2 years.
- This program offered on a full-time basis.
- The following Research fields covered in this program:
- Econometrics
- Economic theory
- Environment and natural resources
- Industrial organization
- International trade
- Law and Economics
- Macro and Monetary Economics
- Public Economics.
- This program contains coursework, research-based, and co-op option.
- Study option available is MA-Economics (Co-op), MA-Economics (Water) and MA-Economics (Water)(Co-op).
- The co-op program allows students to supplement their academic education with an eight-month work term and on-the-job learning.
- This program provides students with relevant analytical and problem-solving skills through coursework, research and practice.
- The students to faculty ratio for this program are 24:1.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$23088 (CAD 23088) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$7200 (CAD 7200) |
| Food | CA$2115 (CAD 2115) |
| Other Fees | CA$816 (CAD 816) |
| Total Cost | CA$10131 (CAD 10131) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | CA$17191 (CAD 17191) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed a minimum of 4 years Honours Bachelors degree or equivalent with an overall standing of 75% or more.
- GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].
- Students must have a strong preparation in economics and the mathematical tools needed to succeed in this program.
- The Department of Economics does not consider international applications whose English language proficiency scores fall below the minimum requirement.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Students need to complete a 4 year UG degree in Financial Economics, Human Resource Management, Financial Economics, Public Policy, Econometrics from a recognized university or institute.
Scores Required
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and PTE results are required.
Required Document List
Followings are the required documents:
- Official Transcripts: Students need to submit a copy of their original transcripts. Official transcripts are printed on security paper with the University of Waterloo seal and the signature of the Registrar.
- Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
- Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers who will be able to comment on their academic record and other experiences or relevant skill sets.
- CV/Resume: Students should probably provide a resume, a copy of their transcripts, as well as a copy of their statement of interest, and other relevant application material.
TOP Scholarships
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Career and Placement after Course
Careers possible after this course are
- Securities Agents
- Investment Dealers and Brokers Banking
- Credit and Investment Managers
- Economists
- The average salary after the MA Economics degree is $82,965.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Trillium Scholarship 2 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeAwards | |
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,847/Yr$10,847 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Waterloo Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 719/Yr$719 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Cotton Family Women in Mathematics Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,146/Yr$2,146 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| QNX Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,434/Yr$10,434 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards | |
| The Anish Chopra Masters of Accounting Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,539/Yr$3,539 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeAwards |
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