The program information below is valid for the winter 2024 term (January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024).

The Graduate Studies Academic Calendar is updated 3 times per year, at the start of each academic term (January 1, May 1, September 1). Graduate Studies Academic Calendars from previous terms can be found in the archives.

  • Admit term(s) 
    • Fall
  • Delivery mode 
    • On-campus
  • Length of program 
    • The Master's research paper option requires three terms to complete.
  • Program type 
    • Master's
    • Research
  • Registration option(s) 
    • Full-time
  • Study option(s) 
  • Minimum requirements 
    • An Honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a 75% average.
    • Students must have strong preparation in economics and in the mathematical tools needed to be successful in the program, including the following university-level courses:
      • Advanced microeconomics
      • Advanced macroeconomics
      • Advanced econometrics
      • Mathematical economics; as an equivalent two terms of calculus and one term of linear algebra
    • A GRE score is not required but is recommended for all international students applying to the program.
  • Application materials 
    • Transcript(s)
  • References 
    • Number of references:  2
    • Type of references: 

      academic

  • English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

    Master's Research Paper option:

  • Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)
  • Courses 
    • Students must complete the following 7 graduate level courses (5 required and 2 elective):
      • ECON 600 Mathematics for Economists
      • ECON 601 Microeconomic Theory I
      • ECON 602 Macroeconomic Theory I
      • ECON 607 Data Science for Economists
      • ECON 621 Econometrics I
      • 2 elective courses
    • Normally, students must complete all of their required courses in the first two terms.
    • Students are allowed to take 1 elective outside of the Department of Economics, with the approval of the Economics Associate Chair, Graduate Studies.
  • Link(s) to courses
  • Master’s Research Paper
    • A 2 course equivalent requiring an in-depth study of a topic approved by the Department (to be completed in the spring term of year 1).