About Master’s Program,
Economics is a versatile field. At Memorial University, we offer applied economics courses in a wide variety of areas, including environmental, natural resources, international, monetary, public sector, welfare, labor, and health economics. Our 10 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and active researchers in these fields and are keen to share their passion for economics with their students.
MA – Although building on strong theoretical foundations, the focus of the MA program is applied economics. The course route, which can be completed in one year, involves two semesters of courses and a research essay. Please note that the thesis option is currently unavailable until further notice.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Graduate diploma, MA – Bachelor’s degree (minimum second class) in economics or a closely related field (international applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a valid GRE score report)
Note: All figures are in Canadian dollars and subject to change. Fees are approved by the University’s Board of Regents. In the event of a discrepancy between the fees approved by the Board and those published on this website, the fees approved by the Board will prevail. Financial policies are enforced through the Department of Financial and Administrative Services. For the complete and official list of all fees and charges, visit www.mun.ca/finance/fees/.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Memorial University offers competitive funding packages to academically eligible full-time graduate students, both Canadian and international, in all eligible research programs.
In 2023-2024, over 2,000 graduate students were awarded more than $30 million in financial support.
Students may refer to the Guidelines for the Awarding of SGS Fellowships and Graduate Student Support for more information on internal funding and awards.
The value of funding will depend on the graduate program a student is admitted to. Funding sources include:
- School of Graduate Studies fellowships – ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 per year
- graduate assistantships (employment) – ranging from $3,000 to $6,000 in accordance with the TAUMUN collective agreement
- supervisor grants/contracts – ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 per year
- special initiatives funding – ranging from $5,000 to $8,000 per year
Application Requirement,
Transcript(s) (Grad Transcript) and confirmation of degree (Grad Confirmation of Degree Awarded)
Two (2) letters of appraisal (Grad Reference)
Resume or curriculum vitae (Grad Resume/CV)
Proof of English proficiency (Grad Proof of English Proficiency)
Additional requirements (may be required)
Non-refundable application fee
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
The application fee of CAD$60 for Canadian applicants or CAD$120 for international applicants is payable by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) only.
