Master of Arts [M.A] [Economics] From Simon Fraser University

Academic Eligibility:

• Students must complete a bachelor's degree in economics or related field from a recognized institution.
• The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, History of Economics, Political Economy.
• The cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.33 is required to be eligible for the program.

Work Experience Eligibility:

• The works experience is more useful for students opting for the thesis-based M.A program and admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
• If students have any work experience then the chances of accepting the applications are more.

Others:

Students without related academic experience or work experience students are also encouraged to apply, given they have following requirement:

• Students with a strong background in disciplines other than economics may be admitted as qualifying students.
• Knowledge of quantitative and analytical skills is required.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Following are the Job opportunities for MA Economics students:

• Consultant.
• Professor.
• Policy Analyst.
• Budget Analyst.
• Economist
• Market Researcher.
• Statistician.