Economics (Thesis) (M.A.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Economics (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Economics (Thesis) offers training in economics. It focuses on economic theory,
empirical techniques, and policy applications, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
Required Courses (27 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 650 | Research 1. | 3 |
Research 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparation for work on M.A. thesis and M.A. research report. | ||
| ECON 651 | Research 2. | 3 |
Research 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparation for work on M.A. thesis and M.A. research report. | ||
| ECON 652 | Research 3. | 3 |
Research 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparation for work on M.A. thesis and M.A. research report. | ||
| ECON 670 | Thesis 1. | 6 |
Thesis 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written and oral presentation of thesis proposal to the research Supervisory Committee. | ||
| ECON 671 | Thesis 2. | 6 |
Thesis 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written and oral presentation of thesis proposal to the research Supervisory Committee. | ||
| ECON 672 | Thesis 3. | 6 |
Thesis 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written and oral presentation of thesis proposal to the research Supervisory Committee. | ||
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
12 credits from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 662 | Econometrics 1. | 3 |
Econometrics 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A broad treatment of linear methods: OLS, GLS, and IV mainly, and show how to apply the bootstrap to these models, with particular reference to parametric specification testing, and diagnostic testing (autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, normality, parameter constancy). | ||
| ECON 663 | Econometrics 2. | 3 |
Econometrics 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Topics include: non-linear regression, maximum likelihood, generalised method of moments (GMM), and non-stationary processes, basically tests for unit roots and cointegration. | ||
| ECON 709 | Microeconomic Theory 3. | 3 |
Microeconomic Theory 3. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Doctoral-level microeconomic theory. | ||
| ECON 711 | Microeconomic Theory 2. | 3 |
Microeconomic Theory 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 This course is the second part of a two-semester doctoral level microeconomic theory sequence. | ||
| ECON 712 | Macroeconomic Theory 1. | 3 |
Macroeconomic Theory 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 This course is the first part of a two-semester doctorals level macroeconomic theory sequence. | ||
| ECON 713 | Macroeconomic Theory 2. | 3 |
Macroeconomic Theory 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 This course is the second part of a two-semester doctoral level macroeconomic theory sequence | ||
Note: Choose either ECON 662, ECON 663, ECON 709, ECON 711; or ECON 662, ECON 663, ECON 712, ECON 713; or ECON 709, ECON 711, ECON 712, ECON 713.
6 credits at the 500 level or higher, as determined by the student's area of study and in consultation with the MA Director.