Program Overview
The Applied Economics at Saint Mary's University is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 20,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 10,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Microeconomic Analysis
- Applied Macroeconomic Analysis
- Applied Econometric Modelling and Forecasting
- Seminar in Applied Economics Research
- A major research paper
- Monetary Theory and Policy
- Economic Development and Policy
- International Macroeconomics and Finance
- International Trade and Commercial Policy
- Industrial Organization and Applied Game Theory
- Economics of the Public Sector
- Economics of Human Resources and Migration: Issues and Policies
- Social Policy: Economic Analysis and Issues
- Economics of Cooperatives and Non-Profit Firms
- Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- A four-year Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or a Bachelor of Commerce degree (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA (B average)
- At least one undergraduate course in statistics at an intermediate level (and preferably econometrics), intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, and economic theory at an advanced level.
- A TOEFL IBT score of at least 90 with no band below 20 or an IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no band below 6. TOEFL/IELTS scores must be less than two years old.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 20,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 10,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 20,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 10,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saint Mary's University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
