Guelph,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Economics - Finance (Course Based) in Guelph Canada | University of Guelph
University of Guelph
|
Guelph Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
20,512
(c. USD14,749.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
8 months
Become part of an inclusive and cooperative academic environment while studying under world-renowned scholars in the University of Guelph's Master of Arts (MA) in Economics program. This graduate-level curriculum expands your understanding of economics and finance beyond bachelor's studies, equipping you for diverse career paths in both government and corporate sectors, as well as doctoral studies. Students can choose a finance concentration to specialize in financial economics.
Enhancing your expertise in fundamental economic principles and analytical techniques will ready you for policymaking roles and conducting impactful economic research to address complex business challenges. Our MA curriculum provides rigorous training in advanced theory while allowing customization through elective options.
By cultivating comprehensive financial expertise and superior quantitative research abilities, you'll gain the skills to excel as a professional analyst, interpret market dynamics and risks, and oversee investment portfolios. The program includes specialized coursework in securities valuation, investment strategies, and financial statistical modeling.
Alumni from our Economics MA program hold positions at prestigious institutions throughout Canada and globally
International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Statistics Canada, Federal Privy Council Office, Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal, Ontario Ministry of Finance, Hydro Québec, Ontario Securities Commission, Informetrica​
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The university requires that students have the equivalent of an honours degree at the baccalaureate level. Admission to the MA program requires that students have a solid background in economic theory and econometrics from a recognized undergraduate program. Normally, the Department requires a 'B+' average as a minimum.
Students whose background is not in economics but who are otherwise outstanding should consult the Department of Economics and Finance at the Lang School. Applicants whose background in economics is difficult to evaluate may be granted admission as a provisional graduate student for one semester. If, at the end of the semester, the Department is satisfied with the student's progress, it will recommend to the Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies) that the student be transferred to regular graduate student status.
Completed online application form.
Unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.
Two Referee Assessment Forms from individuals familiar with your academic work. Reference forms are completed online by the referee directly you do not need to upload a reference letter.
Statement of Research. This is a 1-2 page document outlining your research interests and discussing how this program is a good fit. When writing the statement of research, applicants are encouraged to investigate faculty research interests and publications to find whether there is alignment. Admissions priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate strong synergies with faculty in their statement of research.
A GRE/GMAT is not required
A current copy of your CV or resume
Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) 6.5 , Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and (TOEFL Special Home Edition (iBT)) 89 A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Students whose background is not in economics but who are otherwise outstanding should consult the Department of Economics and Finance at the Lang School. Applicants whose background in economics is difficult to evaluate may be granted admission as a provisional graduate student for one semester. If, at the end of the semester, the Department is satisfied with the student's progress, it will recommend to the Assistant Vice-President (Graduate Studies) that the student be transferred to regular graduate student status.
Completed online application form.
Unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.
Two Referee Assessment Forms from individuals familiar with your academic work. Reference forms are completed online by the referee directly you do not need to upload a reference letter.
Statement of Research. This is a 1-2 page document outlining your research interests and discussing how this program is a good fit. When writing the statement of research, applicants are encouraged to investigate faculty research interests and publications to find whether there is alignment. Admissions priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate strong synergies with faculty in their statement of research.
A GRE/GMAT is not required
A current copy of your CV or resume
Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) 6.5 , Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and (TOEFL Special Home Edition (iBT)) 89 A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Tuition
CAD
20,512