Master of Arts [M.A] (Economics)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
College Partner
Field of Study:
CA$16,434/Yr
CA$16,434 /Yr
- Master of Arts in Economics at the University of Ottawa is offered as a 2-year teaching program.
- The Department of Economics offers a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in Economics.
- The Master of Arts program includes a co-op option and the Ph.D. program is offered jointly with Carleton University.
- The joint doctoral is offered by the departments of economics at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University.
- Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- Econometrics
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Microeconomic Theory
- The program can be completed by following either the course-based option or the major paper option.
- To be admissible to the major paper option, students must successfully complete at least three courses in their first semester in the program, of which two must be compulsory courses, with a minimum average of A- (8.0), or in exceptional cases and obtain the permission of the supervisor of the MA program.
- The student to faculty ratio is 19:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Career positions may include:
- Economist
- Financial risk analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial planner
- Accountant, etc with an average salary of 76,475 USD per year.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$16434 (CAD 16434) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | CA$4420 (CAD 4420) |
Meals | CA$5350 (CAD 5350) |
Living Expenses | CA$2990 (CAD 2990) |
Health Insurance | CA$504 (CAD 504) |
Miscellaneous expenses | CA$300 (CAD 300) |
Total Cost | CA$13564 (CAD 13564) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2022 | CA$8491 (CAD 8491) |
2021 | CA$22516 (CAD 22516) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- For CGPA, Students have to submit/ request official transcripts from the university where they completed/ are completed their degree.
- Must write a letter of intent and submit a resume.
- Need to have maintained a CGPA of at least 7.7/10 to be invited for an interview.
- Students must hold an honors bachelor’s degree (4 years) with an average of 70%.
- Students applying to the clinical program will be required to attend an interview with clinical faculty prior to being accepted for admission.
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More
Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the higher secondary education.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
Course Guides
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Career and Placement after Course
Career Opportunities after completing this program are:
- Economist
- Financial risk analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial planner
- Accountant
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ontario Trillium Scholarship 2 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeAwards | |
Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,847/Yr$10,847 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Jared J. Davis Grant | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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