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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Economics] From McMaster University

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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Economics)

STEM Course

4 years

Full Time

Honours & On Campus

Field of Study:

Economics

CA$43,116/Yr

CA$43,116 /Yr

Bachelor of Arts in Economics at McMaster University is a 4-year, honours degree program.
It is an on-campus, course-based program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
The program permits students to obtain training in economic theory and quantitative methods as well as opportunities to take courses in a wide range of areas of specialization.
At the UG level, the department offers many streams of BA in Economics such as:
- BA in Honours Economics
- BA in Honours Economics in Specialist option
- Combined Honours in Economics and Another Subject
- Honours Economics and Computer Science
- Honours Economics and Mathematics
The Economics program is a four-level program that offers the challenge of more advanced work in economics and students have to successfully complete 120 credits for completion of the program.
The major component of the Economics program are:
- Health Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Applied Macroeconomics
The honours program provides excellent preparation for graduate work in applied economics, economic policy, business, law, public administration, urban planning, and other professional disciplines.
University provides opportunities for UG and graduate students who demonstrate financial need can apply for the McMaster Bursary program which is based solely on financial need.
The department provides various awards to students such as In-course awards, Travel and Exchange Awards, Community Contribution Awards, Awards for Graduating Students, etc.
The department has a number of research centers and faculty experts in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, experimental economics, etc and the main 3 research centers are:
- McMaster Experimental Economics Laboratory (McEEL)
- Public Economics Data Analysis Laboratory (PEDAL)
- Statistics Canada Research Data Centre at McMaster (RDC)
Job opportunities after BA Economics are Securities Agents, Investment Dealers, UnderwritersBanking, etc and the average salary goes up to 31,575 USD.

Important Dates

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Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$43116 (CAD 43116)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Food (On-Campus)	CA$9195 (CAD 9195)
Housing (Off-Campus)	CA$4860 (CAD 4860)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	CA$26725 (CAD 26725)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students should meet the following requirements to apply for the program:

Students must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with acceptable standing.
They should have completed Grade 12 U and/or M courses to meet the minimum set by the specific program.
Students have 6 appropriate midterm/interim Grade 12 U and/or M grades.
At least 3 final Grade 12 U and/or M grades plus enrollment in the appropriate additional 3 Grade 12 U and/or M courses.
In some cases, Grade 11 marks may also be considered for admission.

Indian Student Eligibility

Students must have 5 subjects of Class XII including all mandatory prerequisites for the selected program.
The student's average is calculated on Grade XII Predicted grades.
Students are eligible to apply if they have the following documents: Class X board results, Class XI transcript, and Class XII predicted grades.

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.

Scores Required

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required document:

Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
CV/Resume:Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Academic or Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Documents that must be sent by letter mail or courier include SAT/ACT results, AP test results, IELTS, TOEFL, and other English language proficiency test results.

Career and Placement after Course

Job opportunities for BA in Economics students are:

Securities Agents
Investment Dealers
Brokers Financial Planners
Investigators
UnderwritersBanking
Credit and Other Investment Managers

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Go Clean Scholarship	Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
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