Economic Policy (MA)

A unique one-year program providing graduate-level training in economics with an emphasis on building the skill set for empirical economic policy analysis and program evaluation.

Areas of Research

In addition to policy-orientated required courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics and the economic policy analysis courses, students may also take some electives offered in the MA in Economics program.

• Honours Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• B+ (B- for Engineering) minimum average, based on a full year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program
• Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.
• Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to McMaster’s. Please contact the program for specific details.
• Departments or programs may establish additional requirements, such as scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
• The admission decision is not subject to appeal
• Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned requirements, should consult the Graduate Calendar to determine the requirements for exceptional cases