Grad Student Spotlight: Nadine Chami
Economics PhD student Nadine Chami, is currently completing an internship at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in Beirut, Lebanon.
Apr 09, 2019
Social Sciences students recognized with 100 individual awards and scholarships
On behalf of the Faculty of Social Sciences, we wish to extend our warmest congratulations to all of the recipients in our Faculty of Social Sciences academic awards. You, your family and friends should be proud of your accomplishments.
Apr 04, 2019
McMaster Economics professor participates in Cities in Action climate change summit
Atif Kubursi, Economics professor emeritus and a member of the McMaster Centre for Climate Change took part in a panel discussion at the youth conference for the Cities in Action: Bay Area Climate Change Summit 2019.
Mar 29, 2019
Baris Kaymak (University of Montreal) | Loss-Offset Provisions in the Corporate Tax Code and Misallocation of Capital
Friday, March 29th, 3:00-4:30, KTH-334
Mar 27, 2019
Xue Bai (Brock University) | Learning from Processing Trade: Firm Evidence from China
Wednesday, March 27th, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., KTH-334
Mar 25, 2019
Level 2 Orientation and Degree Planning Event
The Department of Economics will host our annual level two orientation/degree planning event next Wednesday, March 27th.
Mar 22, 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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