Master of Applied Economics

Front exterior shot of the Sobey building at Saint Mary's University.

This 12-month program provides students with a working knowledge of how to apply the tools of economic analysis to issues involving public policy and business decision-making.

Students will develop the skills to become professional economists or to pursue a Ph.D. in applied economics.

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The Benefits of Doing a Master of Applied Economics at the Sobey School of Business

The Economics Department at Saint Mary’s has extensive experience in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and a strong record of applied, policy-oriented research.
The program is the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada, and only one of a handful in Canada.
Saint Mary’s University is one of Canada’s oldest universities with a celebrated and proud history of academics, athletics and providing exceptional student experiences.
The Master of Applied Economics program is in the Sobey School of Business, which is AACSB accredited, and is a leader in business education.
With a diversified student body, learning and knowledge transfer goes well beyond the classroom here.
Located in the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saint Mary’s University offers a wonderful location to live and study.

Admission Requirements

A four-year Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or a Bachelor of Commerce degree (or equivalent)
Minimum of 3.0 GPA (B average)
At least one undergraduate course in statistics at an intermediate level (and preferably econometrics), intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, and economic theory at an advanced level.
A TOEFL IBT score of at least 90 with no band below 20 or an IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no band below 6. TOEFL/IELTS scores must be less than two years old.

Application Deadlines and Key Dates

February 1 (to be eligible for funding)
April 1
Program start date: September
Minimum time to completion: 1 year (full-time students)

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Recruitment and Admissions
Sobey School of Business Graduate Programs
Sobey Building, Saint Mary's University
902-420-5010
info.sobeygrad@smu.ca

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
902-420-5089
fgsr@smu.ca
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