The goal of the MA in Applied Economics is to train highly qualified and socially responsible economists who have the capacity to lead and advocate for an environmentally and socioeconomically sustainable economy which is fair and inclusive. The program emphasizes applied methodologies, ensuring that students are prepared for the job market and have practical and real-world skills. Our coursework provides students with the opportunity to gain experience applying methods and models to issues of sustainability, economic development, health care, and international trade, amongst other fields of economics.

The MA meets a growing need for economic professionals in Northern British Columbia and beyond and is designed to prepare students for fulfilling careers in policy, program design and implementation, academia, and other areas of critical importance. Our students come from a diverse variety of majors and our program is designed to ensure success for students with both economic and non-economic backgrounds.