Public education has economic payoff, says report
Jim Stanford, Professor of Economics at McMaster University, offers a review on "The Economics Case for Investing in Education"
Jul 05, 2019
Grad Student Spotlight: Karen Ugarte Bravo
Economics PhD Candidate, Karen Ugarte Bravo recently won the $1500 first prize at the Canadian Research Data Centre Network Policy Challenge.
Jun 20, 2019
Important notice for students regarding Economics 2GG3
Economics (ECON) 2GG3 will no longer be offered after Winter 2020.
Jun 11, 2019
Raptors run a golden opportunity for long-term economic boost
Assistant Professor Hannah Holmes weighs in on how the Raptors' NBA Finals run could contribute to local economies.
Jun 07, 2019
Martin Browning named Fellow of the Canadian Economics Association
Martin Browning was awarded the prestigious title of Fellow of the Canadian Economics Association on June 1, 2019.
Jun 06, 2019
Economics administrator takes home President's Award
Pat Fraser, Administrator of the Economics Department, who recently retired after a 38 year career at McMaster was honoured this week with a President’s Award for Outstanding Service!
May 29, 2019
Hons.B.A. Honours Bachelors of Arts in Economics
The BA in Honours Economics program is a four-level program that offers the challenge of more advanced work in economics.
Learn moreHons.B.A. Honours Economics: Specialist Option
Honours BA Specialist Option stream provides the same, solid grounding in Economics as the Honours BA stream, with a minimal but highly specific differentiation. The Specialist Option requires an additional econometrics course that is necessary preparation for econometrics courses to be taken in MA in Economics programs.
Learn moreHons.B.A. Combined Honours in Economics and Another Subject
Economics can be combined with programs in the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Humanities.
Learn moreHons.B.A. Honours Economics and Computer Science
This program provides the students with a solid foundation in computer science and exposure to the field of economics thereby opening up major opportunities for economist with a programming background.
Learn moreHons.B.A. Honours Economics and Mathematics
For the motivated student, the honours economics and mathematics program gives the benefits of two cultures and two distinct modes of thought: an important aspect in developing critical thinking and in today's job market.
Learn moreB.A. Bachelor of Arts in Economics
The BA in Economics program is a 3-year program designed to provide a general education, with an emphasis on the skills and knowledge required to understand the economy. Although it is not intended to prepare students for specific careers, the degree continues to be attractive to a wide range of employers.
Learn moreMinor Minor in Economics
Students enrolled in a four- or five-level program in another subject may pursue a minor in economics.
Learn moreM.A. Master of Arts in Economics
The Masters of Arts in Economics (MA) is a one-year program that provides a thorough grounding in modern economics, blending both theoretical and empirical methods. Graduates of the program normally pursue one of two career tracks. One track is immediate placement in a position as an economic analyst. Graduates regularly take up positions in a variety of public- and private-sector organizations. A second track is advanced study of economics, usually at the PhD level.
Learn moreM.A. Masters in Economic Policy
The Masters of Economic Policy (MAEP) is a one-year program that provides a thorough grounding in modern economics, blending both theoretical and empirical methods.
Learn morePh.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
The PhD program in economics prepares students to become professional, independent economic researchers applying state-of-the-art methods to analyze economic phenomena.
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