Master of Arts (MA) in Economics

This intensive 12-month course of study prepares students for PhD-level study in economics or to pursue a career as an economic analyst in the public or private sector. MA students complete 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. Students interested in an area other than those represented by the graduate course offerings in a given year must secure a supervisor (in the department) to be able to pursue their interests.

Entrance requires an Honours BA (or BSc) in Economics (not Business) with an average of at least 75 percent (B or 3.3 on a scale where 4.3 is the maximum GPA) at Dalhousie standards in classes in economics and related fields. An Honours degree in Economics is expected to consist of a four-year (i.e. 20 credit) bachelor's degree .