Economics

Program Overview

The Department of Economics offers degree programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy. The ultimate goal of the graduate programs in Economics is to further the student’s capacity for economic analysis through rigorous instruction in theory, econometrics, and a wide variety of fields. Graduates of the programs have obtained desirable university positions, responsible employment in the public sector, and in private industry. Because of the size and diversity of the department’s faculty, students can readily specialize in almost any area of interest in economics.

Students may also be interested in a combined degree program:

The degree program, Financial Economics (MFE), is jointly offered by the Department of Economics and the Rotman School of Management.


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Application deadline MA, PhD:

Fall 2024 Entry

19-Jan-2024

 

MA, PhD:

Fall 2024 Entry

19-Jan-2024

 

Minimum admission average MA:

Mid-B

PhD:

B+ average in Master’s degree

Direct-entry PhD: A- average in Bachelor’s degree

MA:

Mid-B

PhD:

B+ average in Master’s degree

Direct-entry PhD: A- average in Bachelor’s degree

Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD? PhD:

Yes

PhD:

Yes

Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? PhD:

After

PhD:

After

If a supervisor is identified after admission (as per question above), is admission conditional upon securing a supervisor? PhD:

No

PhD:

No

Is a supervisor assigned by the graduate unit or secured by the applicant? PhD:

Applicant

PhD:

Applicant

Are any standardized tests required/recommended? MA, PhD:

NA

MA, PhD:

NA


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