Master of Arts [M.A] (Economics)
Field of Study:
$14,134 /Yr
- Master of Arts in Economics at the University of Ottawa is offered as a 2-year teaching program.
- The Department of Economics offers a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in Economics.
- The Master of Arts program includes a co-op option and the Ph.D. program is offered jointly with Carleton University.
- The joint doctoral is offered by the departments of economics at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University.
- Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- Econometrics
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Microeconomic Theory
- The program can be completed by following either the course-based option or the major paper option.
- To be admissible to the major paper option, students must successfully complete at least three courses in their first semester in the program, of which two must be compulsory courses, with a minimum average of A- (8.0), or in exceptional cases and obtain the permission of the supervisor of the MA program.
- The student to faculty ratio is 19:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Career positions may include:
- Economist
- Financial risk analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial planner
- Accountant, etc with an average salary of 76,475 USD per year.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Application Deadline For Winter Intake | Dec 1, 2024 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $14134 (CAD 19630) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | $3182 (CAD 4420) |
Meals | $3852 (CAD 5350) |
Living Expenses | $2153 (CAD 2990) |
Total Cost | $9187 (CAD 12760) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- For CGPA, Students have to submit/ request official transcripts from the university where they completed/ are completed their degree.
- Must write a letter of intent and submit a resume.
- Need to have maintained a CGPA of at least 7.7/10 to be invited for an interview.
- Students must hold an honors bachelor’s degree (4 years) with an average of 70%.
- Students applying to the clinical program will be required to attend an interview with clinical faculty prior to being accepted for admission.
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
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Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the higher secondary education.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
Career Opportunities after completing this program are:
- Economist
- Financial risk analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial planner
- Accountant
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