- Bachelor of Arts in Economics at McMaster University is a 4-year, honours degree program.
- It is an on-campus, course-based program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
- The program permits students to obtain training in economic theory and quantitative methods as well as opportunities to take courses in a wide range of areas of specialization.
- At the UG level, the department offers many streams of BA in Economics such as:
- BA in Honours Economics
- BA in Honours Economics in Specialist option
- Combined Honours in Economics and Another Subject
- Honours Economics and Computer Science
- Honours Economics and Mathematics
- The Economics program is a four-level program that offers the challenge of more advanced work in economics and students have to successfully complete 120 credits for completion of the program.
- The major component of the Economics program are:
- Health Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Applied Macroeconomics
- The honours program provides excellent preparation for graduate work in applied economics, economic policy, business, law, public administration, urban planning, and other professional disciplines.
- University provides opportunities for UG and graduate students who demonstrate financial need can apply for the McMaster Bursary program which is based solely on financial need.
- The department provides various awards to students such as In-course awards, Travel and Exchange Awards, Community Contribution Awards, Awards for Graduating Students, etc.
- The department has a number of research centers and faculty experts in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, experimental economics, etc and the main 3 research centers are:
- McMaster Experimental Economics Laboratory (McEEL)
- Public Economics Data Analysis Laboratory (PEDAL)
- Statistics Canada Research Data Centre at McMaster (RDC)
- Job opportunities after BA Economics are Securities Agents, Investment Dealers, UnderwritersBanking, etc and the average salary goes up to 31,575 USD.
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario - Courses & Fees
Hamilton, OntarioUniversity Public College
₹26.5 L/Yr
CA$43,116 /Yr
Important Dates
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| Event | End Date |
| Final Application Deadline for Fall Intake | Apr 1, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | ₹2647322 | ₹2647322 | ₹2647322 | ₹2647322 |
| Total Fees | ₹2647322 | ₹2647322 | ₹2647322 | ₹2647322 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Room and Food (On-Campus) | ₹564573 |
| Housing (Off-Campus) | ₹298404 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
Students should meet the following requirements to apply for the program:
- Students must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with acceptable standing.
- They should have completed Grade 12 U and/or M courses to meet the minimum set by the specific program.
- Students have 6 appropriate midterm/interim Grade 12 U and/or M grades.
- At least 3 final Grade 12 U and/or M grades plus enrollment in the appropriate additional 3 Grade 12 U and/or M courses.
- In some cases, Grade 11 marks may also be considered for admission.
Indian Student Eligibility
- Students must have 5 subjects of Class XII including all mandatory prerequisites for the selected program.
- The student's average is calculated on Grade XII Predicted grades.
- Students are eligible to apply if they have the following documents: Class X board results, Class XI transcript, and Class XII predicted grades.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Required Document List
Following are the required document:
- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- CV/Resume:Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Academic or Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Documents that must be sent by letter mail or courier include SAT/ACT results, AP test results, IELTS, TOEFL, and other English language proficiency test results.
Career and Placement after Course
Job opportunities for BA in Economics students are:
- Securities Agents
- Investment Dealers
- Brokers Financial Planners
- Investigators
- UnderwritersBanking
- Credit and Other Investment Managers
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| (ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | ₹9210 | Yes | N/A |
| Jared J. Davis Grant | ₹61400 | Yes | N/A |
| Microsoft Tuition Scholarship | Variable | Yes | N/A |
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