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Economics

University of Ottawa
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 13,712 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,459 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Ottawa, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics at University of Ottawa 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 7
  5. Tuition: USD 13,712 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,459 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Ottawa, 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. Economic Growth
  2. Post-keynesian Theory: Value And Production
  3. Econometrics I
  4. Stage Coop I / Co-op Work Term I
  5. Stage Coop II / Co-op Work Term II
  6. History Of Economic Thought And Methodology
  7. Economic System Design
  8. Introduction To Applied General Equilibrium Modelling
  9. Macroeconomic Theory IV
  10. Microeconomic Theory IV
  11. Public Economics: Expenditure
  12. Public Economics: Taxation
  13. Topics In Theory Of Public Economics
  14. Topics In Environmental And Resource Economics
  15. Topics In Industrial Organization
  16. Industrial Organization I
  17. Industrial Organization II
  18. Economics Of Natural Resources

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

An honours bachelor\'s degree in Economics, or the equivalent, is required for admission to the master\'s program. An average of at least "B" (70%) is required in the honours undergraduate program.

Applicants may, in some cases, be admitted to a qualifying program designed to bring their knowledge to the level required to pursue a master\'s in Economics. To proceed to the master\'s level, a new application must be submitted.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 13,712 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,459 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 13,712 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,459 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Ottawa 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 Ottawa

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University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada

public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months