GDip Prospective-Student FAQ

The minimum requirement for admission to the Graduate Diploma program is an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 9.0 (out of 12) or higher, preferably with honours, successfully completed university-level introductory (micro- and macro-) economics, calculus, and linear algebra with a grade of C+ or higher in each, and permission of the Department of Economics. The normal requirement for admission is that the undergraduate degree be in economics or equivalent.

The application deadlines for Type 2 students depend on the home program. For Type 3, the application deadline for the Fall term admission is July 5 and for the winter term is November 15.

Yes, you are eligible for GDip.

Applicants who are required to satisfy this admission requirement for GDIP can enroll in the introductory Micro (ECON 1001) and Macro Economics (Econ 1002) courses as a special student. The department of Economics offers introductory Micro and Macro Economics throughout the academic year.

This is intended to be a part-time program that can be completed in 12 – 16 months. Students can enter the program in the Fall, Winter or Summer terms.

All courses in this program are delivered remotely.

To apply for GDIP you need to fill out an online application. For more information, please visit the following link:https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/

An international applicant residing outside Canada can register as a student at Carleton University and complete the program entirely online without a study permit. Please note: According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) services website the G.Dip falls under the category of “Distance Learning” “Distance learning is a process by which technology is used in ways where the student does not have to physically be in the place where the teaching is taking place. Since by definition distance learning does not require one to be in Canada, a study permit cannot be issued for this type of course.”

Proficiency in English is necessary to pursue graduate studies at Carleton University. All applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy this requirement in one of the following ways:

(i) by presenting a CAEL overall band score of 70 or higher; or

(ii) by presenting a TOEFL iBT total score of 100 or higher with a score of 24 or higher on each of the four (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) sections; or

(iii) by presenting an IELTS overall band score of 7.0 or higher with a score of 6.5 or higher on each of the four (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) parts; or

(iv) by having completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or

(v) in cases of applicants who have studied (full-time, non-ESL) for the last three years in a university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, or any other country in which the primary language is English and where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution is English, by completing the Confirmation of Language Proficiency form.

Note that applications for admission will be considered incomplete until the English language proficiency requirement has been met.

Tuition fee information can be found at the link below, the fees for the GDip program will be posted in early May:  https://carleton.ca/studentaccounts/tuition-fees/.

GRE is not required for the GDIP.

Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy is not funded.

The Type 2 GDip(Concurrent): Current students can apply to take the Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy concurrently with their home degree, provided that the two program supervisors agree that the shared 1.0 credit of overlap in electives meet the learning outcomes of both programs.

The Type 3 GDip (Direct Entry): Individuals with an undergraduate degree and meets the admissions requirements, can apply for GDip. It will lead to a stand-alone credential in economic policy for professional or academic purposes.

Yes, you do need to provide two reference letters.

Students who are receiving B+ or higher will receive strong consideration in the masters, as long as the student meets the conditions required for the M.A. program admission. Information about MA Program’s minimum admission requirement can be found in the link below:

There is no formal process for appealing admission decisions. You can discuss admission decisions with the M.A. Supervisor.

Carleton University blocks all e-mail that looks like “spam.” If you are not getting a reply, it may be that your e-mail has been blocked by the spam filter. To increase the chances of your e-mail getting through, write your message as if you were writing a letter. Start with “Dear Professor Dammert” or “Dear Ms. Haneefi,” use lower case letters, and run a spell-check. Avoid usernames and subject titles with numbers in them. If your e-mail does not get through, try sending it at a different time of day or with a different subject heading.

For questions regarding the GDIP admission, you can contact Renée Lortie, the Department of Economics Graduate Administrator at Renee.Lortie@carleton.ca.