Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Economics)
STEM Course
5 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$5,958/Yr
CA$5,958 /Yr
- PhD in Economics at Simon Fraser University is offered as a 5-year program.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program.
- It offered on a full-time basis.
- This program consists of required courses, elective courses, a comprehensive exam, and a thesis for a minimum of 50 units.
- The Economics program provides training in a wide range of theoretical, empirical, and policy-relevant fields.
- The Major Components of the Economics program are:
- Microeconomic Theory
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
- Mathematical Economics
- Econometrics
- Comprehensive Examination in Microeconomic Theory
- 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.
- Economics at Simon Fraser University ranks 2nd in Research according to QS ranking 2019 in Canada.
- Job opportunities after Economics are as a Consultant, Policy Analyst, Economist, etc and the average salary is 100,101 USD.
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Important Dates
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Application Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$5958 (CAD 5958) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room And Board | CA$4755 (CAD 4755) |
Food | CA$3330 (CAD 3330) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$5481 (CAD 5481) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.33
- A master’s degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent
- Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
- A GPA of at least 3.67/4.33(A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses is required to be eligible for the program.
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 in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 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 to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
- Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- A Credential evaluation report from WES Canada or ICES: If students have credentials from an institution outside of Canada or the United States, they must submit a credential evaluation report from WES Canada (course-by-course report) or ICES (comprehensive report).
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities are:
- Professional Economist.
- Financial Risk Analyst.
- Data Analyst (Banking Sector)
- Financial Planner (Banking Sector)
- Financial Controller/Financial Economist.
- Equity Analyst.
- Cost Accountant.
- Economic Researcher.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 33,115/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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