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Economics

University of New Brunswick
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Fredericton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics at University of New Brunswick 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 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 7
  5. Tuition: CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Fredericton, 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. Microeconomics
  2. Macroeconomics
  3. Regional Development
  4. Industrial Organization
  5. Labour Economics
  6. Environmental Economics
  7. Transportation Economics
  8. Health Economics
  9. Public Policy
  10. Financial Economics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Application Requirements
  • Applicants should hold a BA, Honours Economics or a program with intensive specialization in Economics with a minimum GPA 3.0 (B, or upper second-class standing)  
  • Applicants are required to submit a completed application
  • International Applicants must submit official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test score (minimum score of 150 in Quantitative Part), and a Statement of Purpose.
  • International Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit language scores. Minimum TOEFL score of  92/120 or a minimum IELTS band 7.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 7

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick

    University of New Brunswick logo

    University of New Brunswick

    Fredericton, Canada

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    University Profile
    • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
    • Start Date Sep, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months