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Economics (MA)

Prepare for PhD-level study in economics or a career as an economic analyst in the public or private sector with this 12-month intensive program.


Why choose this program?

This intensive, 12- to 16-month course of study includes courses in micro- and macroeconomic theory and econometrics, as well as three economic field courses.

Areas of specialization for the MA are open, subject to the fields of economics represented in the graduate course offerings in any given year and the ability of students to arrange a supervisor. If you are interested in an area other than those represented by the graduate course offerings, you must secure a supervisor (in the department) to be able to pursue those interests.

Careers

Some careers available could be as an economic analyst or economic policy analyst in public sector, private sector, and for international organizations.

Financial information

At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.

Program options

Thesis: After your first year, you may be eligible to apply for the thesis stream. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake research of innovative, original and publishable quality.

Course-based: Develop your skillset in a course-based program.

All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

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