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| School | University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research | | |
| Location | Edmonton, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | Graduate School | | |
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| Degree | Master | | |
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| Length | 1 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 75% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0 in economics courses. | | |
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| Description | Economists are concerned with how a society manages, produces and distributes its wealth, both material and immaterial. The material aspects contributing to well-being include income, housing, food, water, environment and transportation, while the immaterial aspects include health, happiness, beauty and social cohesion. In a nutshell, economists are concerned with the conditions that contribute to a society's well-being. Economic issues affect everyone, but there are also personal reasons for studying economics: it allows you to develop analytical and abstract skills, and helps you to evaluate the costs and benefits associated with any action.
The Department of Economics offers two programs: The MA in Economics and the MA in Economics and Finance. The MA in Economics is a course-based program consisting of at least 27 including an independent research project. The MA in Economics and Finance, offered collaboratively with the Department of Finance and Management Science of the School of Business is also a course-based program requiring 42 including an independent research project.
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