Economics - Master of Arts (MA)

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Hone your analytical and problem-solving skills through coursework, research, and practice with the Master of Arts in Economics program. 

Completed full time-over over 12 months, you’ll take courses from faculty members who are renowned scholars and experts in their fields, and you’ll conduct original research culminating in a master’s research paper.  

The program will foster your capacity for economic analysis through rigorous instruction in economics theory and econometrics, preparing you for further study at the PhD level or to pursue a successful career in the private sector as an economist, data analyst, policy advisor, economic consultant and many others.   

Program overview

Department/School: Economics
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Master's, Research
Length of program: 12 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Master's Research Paper

Application deadlines

  • February 1 (for admission in September)

Note: If you are interested in multiple Economics MA programs, please submit one application for the program you are most interested in. You will be considered for other Economics master’s programs if you are not successful in your desired specialization.

Key contacts

econgadv@uwaterloo.ca (for program inquiries)

Sherri Anne Arsenault (for all other inquiries) 

Admission limitations

Due to funding restrictions, the Faculty of Arts is currently limiting the number of international students we can admit. Please contact the department's Associate Chair, Graduate Studies prior to applying to discuss your interest in this program.

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • An Honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a 75% average.
  • Students must have strong preparation in economics and in the mathematical tools needed to be successful in the program, including the following university-level courses: advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics, advanced econometrics, mathematical economics; as an equivalent two terms of calculus and one term of linear algebra.
  • A GRE score is not required but is recommended for all international students applying to the program.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree

Application materials

  • Transcript(s)
  • References
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.
    • TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
    • The Department of Economics does not consider international applicants whose English language proficiency scores fall below the minimum requirements

Tuition and fees