CA$60,768/Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$60768 (CAD 60768) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room And Board | CA$4755 (CAD 4755) |
Food | CA$3330 (CAD 3330) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$5481 (CAD 5481) |
- Master of Arts in Economics at Simon Fraser University is offered as a 1-year teaching program.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis and has been designed so that students can complete this degree in 3 semesters.
- The Economics program provides training in a wide range of theoretical, empirical, and policy-relevant fields.
- The Major Components of the Economics program are:
- Introduction to Mathematical Economics
- Microeconomic Theory
- Econometrics
- Applied Econometrics
- Macroeconomic Theory
- The program consists of 3 options: course work, thesis, or project option for a minimum of 30 units.
- This program provides a background in economic theory, quantitative methods, and applied areas of study suitable for students who are either planning a career in business or government jobs.
- Students are expected to complete the program in 3 terms for the course option, 4 terms for the project option, and 5 terms for the thesis option.
- The program is designed to prepare students for a career in the public or the private sector and to pursue further studies in a PhD program.
- Co-op is an optional university program that provides work experience to the students with a minimum 3.0 CGPA, consists of 1 or 2 work terms.
- The department of Economics has more than 30 active faculty members and the student-faculty ratio of this program is 21:1, which helps to increase interaction between professors and students.
- The Research Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences department has received awards like Cormack Teaching Awards, Dean's Medal Awards, FASS Employee Achievement Awards.
- MA in Economics at Simon Fraser University ranks 2nd in Research according to QS ranking 2019 in Canada.
- Job opportunities after the Master of Arts in Economics are as a Consultant, Policy Analyst, Economist, etc and the average salary is 56,250 USD.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
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.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
- Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- A Credential evaluation report from WES Canada or ICES: If students have credentials from an institution outside of Canada or the United States, they must submit a credential evaluation report from WES Canada (course-by-course report) or ICES (comprehensive report).
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Key Resources for Your Study Abroad Journey
Course Guides
Masters (MS) in Canada: Fees 2023, Top Colleges, Admissions, Placements & Salaries
Masters in Economics in Canada: Fees 2023, Top Colleges, Admissions, Placements & Salaries
Career and Placement after Course
Following are the Job opportunities for MA Economics students:
- Consultant.
- Professor.
- Policy Analyst.
- Budget Analyst.
- Economist
- Market Researcher.
- Statistician.
College Student Profiles
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
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Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Gyandhan Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,222/Yr$1,222 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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