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Master of Economics

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 1-year course-based master programme in Economics at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Economics can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
Evaluate financial and operational decisions
Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Economics Specialist
Economics Associate

Curriculum

Two semesters of coursework plus a research essay
The thesis option is currently unavailable. Focus on applied economics areas such as environmental
Natural resources
International
Monetary
Public sector
Welfare
Labour and health economics. International applicants are urged to submit a GRE score.

Entry requirements

Academic

Honours bachelor's degree (four years) or equivalent with a 70% (B) average on the last 20 courses; some programmes require more or a thesis supervisor; English test unless exempt (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 84 for tests before 21 January 2026 and 86 after
PTE 60
Cambridge 170
CAEL 70) or French test (DALF C1/C2
TCF B2
TEF Canada B2).

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor degree (four years) or equivalent; country-specific minimum averages at https://www.uottawa.ca/study/graduate-studies/international-equivalencies ; some programmes need a thesis supervisor, documents or tests

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 84
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 170
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline in the admission program requirements tool; thesis and research-paper options need a thesis supervisor. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the non-refundable application fee (125 CAD). Log in to uoZone
check your Admission file and upload transcripts and language test results unless exempt. Receive your offer; master's applicants are exempt from the admission deposit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,585 - $72,095, $30,585 - $72,095 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$74,788 CAD

Program details

Campus	Ottawa
Faculty or school	Faculty of Social Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.