Economics (Water) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA)

Hone your analytical and problem-solving skills through coursework, research, and practice while discovering innovative ways to tackle global water challenges with the Master of Arts in Economics Collaborative Water Co-op program.

In the program, you’ll take courses from faculty members who are renowned scholars and experts in their fields and will complete two terms of paid work with the government (federal provincial or municipal) or the private sector in the financial industry, giving you real-world experience that sets you apart.

Along with developing expertise in your area of economics research, two interdisciplinary courses will capture both theoretical and practical components of complex water problems, including in-class lectures, fieldwork, interdisciplinary group work, and individual research seminars.

The program will foster your economic analysis capacity through rigorous instruction in economics theory and econometrics, and your ability to communicate across disciplines. You’ll be prepared for further study at the PhD level or to pursue a successful career in the private sector as an economist, data analyst, policy advisor, economic consultant, and many others.