M.Sc. and Extended M.Sc. Program Overviews
M.Sc. in Economics
The M.Sc. in Economics is typically completed in 2 to 3 terms of full-time studies and contains rigorous training in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics, as well as elective courses in a wide range of applied fields, preparing students for positions in both the public and private sectors and for further education.
Students have the option to add a concentration or a specialization to the M.Sc. in Economics and graduate with one of the following:
- M.Sc. Economics with Concentration in Financial Economics
- M.Sc. Economics with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.Sc. Economics with Collaborative Specialization in Climate Change
- M.Sc. Economics with Collaborative Specialization in Data Science
Extended Masters of Science in Economics (EM.Sc.)
If the aforementioned courses (or equivalents from your university) have not been completed with minimum grades in the B+ range or higher or are not in progress by the time an M.Sc. application is submitted, the applicant may be required to complete or repeat any or all of the courses listed below which may be included in an offer of admission to Carleton’s Extended Masters of Science in Economics (EM.Sc.), providing the applicant is meeting the other admission criteria, including the B+ CGPA requirement, calculated using a student’s grades in their last 20 courses completed.
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Hear from Professor Maya Papineau, M.Sc. Supervisor, regarding the merits of an M.Sc. in Economics and how this degree benefits your future endeavors in this video:
Professional and Academic Development
Job Opportunities and Search
The federal government begins most of its recruiting initiatives in the fall, master’s students need to start thinking about applying for jobs almost as soon as they begin their program. Useful sites for job search include jobs.gc.ca and Carleton’s Career Startup site along with the International Student Services Office (ISSO).
Make sure that the Graduate Administrator has your current e-mail address and check your e-mail regularly. Whenever we hear of any job opportunities, we circulate them to the students.
Recent graduates of our master’s program have accepted positions at a number of different government agencies—including the Bank of Canada, Finance Canada, Industry Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (formerly Human Resources and Skills Development Canada), and the Competition Bureau—and at various private firms—including Nesbitt Burns and Infometrica or have continued on to doctoral programs—including those at the University of British Columbia, the University of Toronto, Queen’s University, and Ottawa-Carleton.
Additional placements include:
- Natural Resources Canada
- Global Affairs Canada
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Transport Canada
- Treasury Board of Canada
- Department of National Defence
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Aggregate data on the career paths of many of our graduates can be found on the “Career Paths of FPGA Master’s Grads” page of the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FGPA) website.
Additional Resources
| Resources | Contacts |
|---|---|
| Program Inquiries for the M.Sc. in Economics | economics@carleton.ca |