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Economics

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Tuition CAD 19,961 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 8,513 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Hamilton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics at McMaster University is a MA 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 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 19,961 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 8,513 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
  6. Location: Hamilton, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. a one-term course in microeconomic theory
  2. a one-term course in macroeconomic theory
  3. a one-term course in econometrics
  4. a one-term course in econometrics
  5. a one-term course in mathematical methods

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A typical Canadian entrant into our MA in Economics program will have the following as minimum credentials:

  • An honours BA in Economics
  • Advanced microeconomics and macroeconomics courses (that is, at least one course in each beyond the full-year intermediate courses)
  • One upper-level (3rd year or above) course in econometrics/statistics
Students with lesser qualifications in economics but strong backgrounds in mathematics, statistics or other fields that require strong mathematics skills can also be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. The university requires entering Master’s students to have maintained a B+ average in courses (relevant to the Master’s program they are entering) during the final two years of their undergraduate programs.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,961 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 8,513 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 19,961 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 8,513 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact McMaster 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.

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public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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