Overview

Now more than ever, today's national and global leaders at the forefront of key policy making decisions and analysis have relied in one way or another on advanced knowledge of economics and its theories. From university academics and senior government policy analysts determining the benefits and costs of a potential free trade agreement, to business leaders looking at output and pricing strategies, to Central Bank and financial analysts looking at resolving financial crises, each leader has ultimately relied on key economic concepts and economic statistical analysis to determine the best outcome. Throughout each key sector in the economy, there is a greater appreciation and demand for advanced economic skills to solve any economic or business problem.

Economics MA program at York University - Learning outcomes

Our programs are ranked among the top programs in Canada, with strengths in Econometrics, Industrial Organization, International Money and Finance, International Trade, and Applied Economic Theory. Our program offers both applied courses associated with professional economic skills useful for work in the private or government sector, along with technical and theoretical courses and dissertation work for a career in academia.
Our program’s location in Toronto helps students establish employment networks with many firms and economic institutions in Canada’s largest commercial and financial centre. Major employers visit our MA and PhD students for recruiting, including the Department of Finance in Ottawa, the Ministry of Finance in Toronto, and the Competition Bureau in Ottawa.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics for Economists
Applied Microeconomics
Applied Macroeconomics
Applied Econometrics
Econometrics of Financial Markets
Economics in Historical Perspective
Microeconomic Theory
Topics in Macroeconomic Theory
Econometric Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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67

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IELTS

7

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Economics View 66 other Masters in Economics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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130

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90

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67

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for a master's degree, you must have graduated with an Honours undergraduate degree or equivalent (typically a four-year full-time program) from a recognized post-secondary institution.

3 recommendation(s)
Statement of interest
Written work
Resume

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Tuition Fees

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12550 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

2872 CAD / year

≈ 2872 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Economics MA program at York University - Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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