Master of Arts [M.A] (Economics)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$5,231/Yr
CA$5,231 /Yr
- University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) offers a Master of Arts in Economics for a duration of 1-2 years.
- It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
- The MA Economics Program includes two streams: Research-Based Stream (RBS) and Course-Based Stream (CBS).
- RBS consists of eight one-term graduate courses and a Master's Report while CBS consists of 10 graduate courses, one of which must be an elective with a research essay.
- Students should declare their preferred stream at the time of application.
- Once in the program, students can apply for a change in their stream based on academic performance.
- The research areas of the program are:
- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Regional Development
- Industrial Organization
- Labour Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Transportation Economics
- Health Economics
- Public Policy and Financial Economics
- The foundations of the MA program is a core of courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
- The student-faculty ratio of the program is 30:1.
- Co-op is optional, not specifically required for the degree. Co-op can be taken by either coursework or research-based students. The option will allow students to supplement their academic education with on-the-job learning.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 49,000 USD.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$5231 (CAD 5231) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room and Board | CA$5475 (CAD 5475) |
Food | CA$3750 (CAD 3750) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should hold a Bachelor of Arts, Honours Economics, or a program with an intensive specialization in Economics from a recognized university.
- Students have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B, or upper second-class standing).
- Submission of GRE Score is required (minimum score of 150 in Quantitative Part).
Indian Student Eligibility
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
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
Required Document List
Following are the documents that must be submitted by students:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A professional document that summarizes student's work history, education, skills, and work experience.
- Transcript: A transcript is documentation of a student's permanent academic record, which usually means all courses taken, all grades received, all honors received, and degrees conferred to a student.
- Statement of Purpose: Students are required to submit a complete application, a one-page statement describing their research interests.
- Three References: Employment references include past employers, co-workers, subordinates, or clients. Professional references are people who know students on a professional basis. Academic references are instructors and vocational counselors.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Economist
- Financial risk analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial planner
- Accountant
- Economic researcher
- Financial consultant
- Investment analyst
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Goa Education Trust Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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