The Master of Arts in Economics program contains core courses in theory and quantitative methods. Fields are offered in most areas of economics. The university requires that students have the equivalent of an honours degree at the baccalaureate level. Admission to the MA program requires that students have a solid background in economic theory and econometrics from a recognized undergraduate program.
Most candidates pursue the first route.
Usually it takes three academic semesters to complete the requirements for the MA, though it is possible to intensify the program and complete it in two semesters. I Students will also take the equivalent of five additional graduate courses. Students may, with approval, take courses from other departments provided that their program includes at least six course equivalents from the Department of Economics. The econometrics sequence is designed to benefit students with different undergraduate backgrounds. Including the three core courses, students follow one of two routes.