About the course

Completion of our Master of Arts in Business Economics (MABE) program will put you on track for a career as a professional economist in the private or public sector. Our strength is the combination of business economics with training in economic theory, quantitative methods and applied research.

　　The structure of our program ensures flexibility in your education, allowing you to cater your education to your career aspirations by taking economics courses, MBA electives or courses from Laurier?s Master in International Public Policy at the Balsillie School of International Affairs.

　　Develop the Skills Employers are Looking For

　　Our co-op option adds valuable professional experience and expands your network in just four or eight months, in addition to your 12 months of coursework. This option will also give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you acquired in the classroom, to acquire new insights, and to enhance your employment prospects. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 12 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Wilfrid Laurier University

A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in economics or a related field.

　　A minimum B average with one course in each of the following: calculus, statistics and econometrics (focusing on regression analysis).

　　Two one-term undergraduate courses in both intermediate microeconomic theory and intermediate macroeconomic theory.

　　The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 89, with minimum skill scores of 21 in each of the skills tests (speaking, writing, reading and listening). Paper-based TOEFL: minimum of 573. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 7.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 89.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Wilfrid Laurier University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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