Master of Arts in Economics

Master of Arts in Economics

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Master of Arts in Economics
Duration1 Year
LevelMasters Program
  • This course-based program provides students with a strong foundation of theoretical and empirical knowledge
  • Core Courses:
    • Econometrics, Microeconomic Theory, and Macroeconomic Theory
    • Research Paper: Students complete a research paper as a capstone project
  • The students come from diverse backgrounds; in a typical year, the university accepts 25 students into the two MA programs (thesis- and course-based), drawing from applicants across Canada and around the world
  • The department is committed to the sharing of fresh ideas, sponsoring conferences and workshops, a weekly seminar series
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1030601 INR
Hostel & Meals610831 INR
Insurance18881 INR
Transportation17899 INR
Campus Recreation4331 INR
Athletic Fees3002 INR
Student Services Fee18535 INR
Dental Insurance15243 INR
Graduate Students Association10220 INR
Housing Application Fee2887 INR
Total701829 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • A four-year degree from a recognized institution, with specific courses: 4 full-course equivalents of economics courses that include equivalents to Economics 395/495/497 (Econometrics) Economics 387/389 (Math for economists) Economics 557 (Senior Microeconomics) Economics 559 (Senior Macroeconomics) Must have a B average in senior economics courses
  • A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree
ExamsTOEFL: 86
  • With no section less than 20

IELTS: 6.5
  • With no section less than 6.0

PTE: 59

Additional info
  • A Graduate Program Director may exempt an applicant whose first language is not English from the ELP requirement if they meet the following criteria:
    • The student has completed one of the following degrees in an institution where the sole language of instruction and examination is English:
      • a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of 3 years in length), or  
      • a Graduate Degree
    • Eligible institutions must be listed as providing English language instruction in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
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