Program Overview
The Economics at University of Guelph 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 19,524 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,769 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Guelph, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- [\'Must take Micro 1 (ECON 6000) and Macro 1 (ECON 6020)\', \'Must take Econometrics ECON 6140 if satisfactory record of undergraduate work in econometrics; ECON 6180 if less undergraduate preparation, preceded by ECON 6050\', \'Remaining selected from economics field courses.\', "Two courses may be selected from outside the Department with Graduate Coordinator\'s approval.", \'Completed under the direction of a two-faculty advisory committee\', \'Students are required to present the results of their research in a seminar to faculty and graduate students (usually in the summer semester)\', \'4 graduate courses (0.5 credits each)\', \'Must take Micro 1 (ECON 6000) and Macro 1 (ECON 6020)\', \'Must take one of Econometrics ECON 6140 or ECON 6180\', \'One course from economics field courses\', \'Thesis (4.0 credits)\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Honours baccalaureate degree (or equivalent)
- Minimum B+ average (upper second class, or 77%)
- Proof of English proficiency
- Good preparation in advanced economic theory and econometrics, eg
- at least three courses* in micro theory and three courses in macro theory (introductory, intermediate and advanced levels)
- a minimum of one course in each of statistics and econometrics
- a minimum of one course in mathematics for economics or equivalent
- a number of courses in various fields of economics
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 19,524 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,769 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 19,524 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,769 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Guelph 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 Guelph
University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
TheUniversity of Guelph(U of GorGuelph) is a comprehensivepublicresearch universityinGuelph,Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation ofOntario Agricultural College(1874),...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
