Master Of Arts (M.A.) Economics

at McGill University

Research Project (18 credits)
 

• ECON 650 Research 1 (3 credits)

• ECON 651 Research 2 (3 credits)

• ECON 680 M.A. Report 1 (3 credits)

• ECON 681 M.A. Report 2 (3 credits)

• ECON 682 M.A. Report 3 (3 credits)

• ECON 683 M.A. Report 4 (3 credits)

Required Courses (9 credits)
 

• ECON 610 Microeconomic Theory 1 (3 credits)

• ECON 620 Macroeconomic Theory 1 (3 credits)

• ECON 654 Research Methods in Economics (3 credits)

Complementary Courses (18 credits)

Must include either:
 

• ECON 662D1 Econometrics (3 credits)

• ECON 662D2 Econometrics (3 credits)

• ECON 665 Quantitative Methods (3 credits)

Note: ECON 662D1/D2 or equivalent is strongly recommended but will not meet the 6-credit field requirement for the M.A.

Additional courses, at the 500, 600, or 700 level, as determined by the student's area of study.

Students must meet the following requirements for admission in McGill’s Arts in Economics program:
 

• Students must have an Honours B.A. in Economics.

• Students holding B.A whether in economics or another discipline, may also be eligible for admission.

• A GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is required to apply for this Arts in Economics program.

Total Fees

CA $21,153

• Population Studies Analyst

• Tax Economist

• Transportation Planner

• Bank Research Analyst

• Business Credit/ Loan Administrator

• Consumer Credit Manager

• Research Analyst

• Financial Researcher