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Economics (PGDip)

University of Saskatchewan
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition CAD 5,706 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 3,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Saskatoon, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics (PGDip) at University of Saskatchewan is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 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 (PGDip) 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 5,706 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 3,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Saskatoon, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Economics (PGDip) 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. As a member of prestigious U15 Canadian research university group, uSask provides some of the best facilities and analytical tools in the country.
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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Master of Arts
  • A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
  • A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units) including courses in Advanced Micro and Macro Economic Theory, Econometrics, and Mathematical Economics
  • Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
Post Graduate Diploma
  • A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university
  • A cumulative weighted average of at least 65% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units) including courses in Advanced Micro and Macro Economic Theory, Econometrics, and Mathematical Economics
  • Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 5,706 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 3,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 5,706 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 3,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Saskatchewan 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 University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan logo

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Canada

public university in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months