MA in Economics

MA in Economics

Concordia University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
MA in Economics
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The MA in Economics offers a stimulating academic environment where students will have the opportunity to develop advanced mathematical and theoretical foundations in economic theory and econometrics
  • Students plan, manage and execute an in-depth research project that allows examining a wide array of subjects, from highly abstract topics to empirical problems that use real-world data
  • The program provides a rigorous technical training in quantitative methods and their applications, giving the skills to carry out a detailed economic analysis of a topic of choice
  • A fully-qualified candidate is required to complete a minimum of 45 credits
  • The program includes a co-op option after the first semester which allows students to gain valuable work experience
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1131646 INR
Hostel & Meals578844 INR
Insurance67902 INR
Transportation51851 INR
Application Fee5947 INR
Compulsory Fees70212 INR
Books and Supplies128991 INR
Personal expenses76217 INR
Miscellaneous28870 INR
Internet/Cell Phone46192 INR
Total1055026 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must have an honors degree in economics, from a recognized university, or the equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (First division)
  • An applicant may be required to take up to 12 prerequisite undergraduate credits in addition to, but as part of, the regular graduate program
  • Applicant must have one of the following:
    -Bachelor’s degree — minimum 4-year program; or 3-year program if the issuing university has a NAAC rating of A
ExamsTOEFL: 95
With no part under 20 in each of the four components
IELTS: 7
with at least a score of 6.5 in each of the four components
PTE: 61
With no part under 53
Additional info
  • Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended 
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Three Letters of Reference and assessment form 
  • Statement of purpose should outline (1 to 2 pages):
    • your goals for enrolling in the program
    • what makes you a good candidate for the program
    • your expectations from your studies in the program and
    • what you plan to achieve in the program
  • Official ELP scores
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