McMaster’s longest-serving Faculty Member retires
Economics professor Byron Spencer retires after 51 years of service.
Jun 14, 2017
Joel Wagner (Bank of Canada) | Downward Nominal Wage Rigidity in Canada: Evidence Against a Greasing Effect
Fri, June 9, 1:30pm - 2:30pm KTH-334 Host: Pau Pujolas
Jun 07, 2017
Kensuke Teshima (ITAM Mexico) | Job Loss and Violent Crime in Mexico
Wed, May 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm KTH-334 Host: Shintaro Yamaguhi
May 17, 2017
Economics student spotlights healthcare challenges of working poor in national essay competition
Economics undergraduate student Elaine Guo wins national essay completion.
May 17, 2017
An AWSOME opportunity for macroeconomists
The Department of Economics to hold Annual Workshop of Southern Ontario Macro Economists (AWSOME), May 17, 2017
May 15, 2017
Economics Summer course list
Economics is all about choice and we have loads of options for Summer classes. Summer courses begin on June 19, 2017. Register today!
May 12, 2017
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. Indeed, a fundamental goal of the program is to prepare students for such advanced study of economics. For this reason, the program emphasizes rigorous training in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics, while enabling students to take elective courses in their areas of interest, including fields such as labour economics, health economics, public economics, industrial organization, population economics, monetary economics, international economics, and international finance.
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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