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Hone your analytical and problem-solving skills through coursework, research, and work experience with the Master of Arts in Economics co-op program.
In the program, you’ll take courses from faculty members who are renowned scholars and experts in their fields and will complete two terms of paid work with the government (federal provincial or municipal) or the private sector in the financial industry, giving you real-world experience that sets you apart.
The program will foster your capacity for economic analysis through rigorous instruction in economics theory and econometrics, preparing you to pursue further study at the PhD level or pursue a successful career in the private sector as an economist, data analyst, policy advisor, economic consultant and many others.
All students are admitted to the coursework study option with the option to apply to transfer to the master's research paper study option after completing at least one academic term.
Program overview
Department/School: Economics
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Co-operative, Master's, Research
Length of program: 20 months
Registration option(s): Full-time
Study option(s): Coursework
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
Amanda Taves
econgadv@uwaterloo.ca
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
- Review the finding a supervisor resources.
- No supervisor is required to apply to this program.
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.
- Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the Department of Economics graduate students.
Application materials
- Transcript(s)
- References
- Two academic references are required.
- 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
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Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
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Review living costs and housing.
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Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.