Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Business Economics in Waterloo Canada | Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,807
(c. USD15,964.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Earning your Master of Arts in Business Economics (MABE) degree prepares you for a successful career as an economist in either private industry or government. We stand out by blending business economics with rigorous training in economic principles, quantitative analysis, and practical research.
Our program's flexible design lets you customize your studies to match your professional goals, choosing from economics classes, MBA electives, or courses from Laurier's International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School.
Build In-Demand Professional Skills
The co-op component provides crucial work experience and networking opportunities in just four to eight months, complementing your year of academic study. This practical experience lets you implement classroom learning, gain fresh perspectives, and boost your career opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must have the following:
- A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in economics or a related field.
- A minimum B average with one course in each of the following: calculus, statistics and econometrics (focusing on regression analysis).
- Two one-term undergraduate courses in both intermediate microeconomic theory and intermediate macroeconomic theory.
English Proficiency
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 89, with minimum skill scores of 21 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 573.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.
Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 60.
The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: minimum score of 70.
Tuition
CAD
21,807