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MA, International Economics and Finance

The MA in International Economics and Finance is a specialized program designed for students in the early stages of their professional careers. Compulsory core courses are designed to provide students with a solid background in economic theory, financial theory and econometrics. Elective courses provide specialized training in fields ranging from labour economics to game theory. The program is available on a full-time (one year) or a part-time (two years) basis.

All full-time students are automatically considered for a funding package of up to $30,000.

The requirements for the MA are the completion of a preliminary mathematics and statistics non-credit course, seven one-credit courses, and the completion of one of the following: one additional one-credit course, a master's paper, or an internship (see below),  More details on the degree requirements are provided here.

This program only offers a Fall in-take. Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-December and continue until spaces in the program are full. Applicants are urged to submit their applications as early as possible to be considered for maximum funding packages.  Detailed information on admissions requirements is available here.

We invite all potential applicants to tell us about themselves by completing our "expression of interest" form prior to submitting a formal application:

Potential applicants who meet the admissions requirements outlined here may be eligible for an application fee waiver.
 

Internship Program

Designed to provide hands-on experience in top industries and public institutions, this program provides valuable opportunities to apply academic knowledge in real-world settings. Interns gain critical insights into applied economic analysis, policy, and strategy, equipping them for impactful careers. Placements in recent years include: 

    Associate Consultant, Market Data Company
    Business Analyst Intern, First Derivatives UK
    Data Analyst, Public Health Agency of Canada     
    Financial Planning Intern, TD Bank
    Research Analyst, Ministry of Finance
    Research Analyst, Statistics Canada
    Research Assistant, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
    Risk Analyst, Sagen
        

Additional Funding Opportunities

CERC in Migration and Integration
The CERC in Migration and Immigration offers a limited number of stipends to full-time students who interested in working on a migration and/or migrant integration-related topic. Student recipients of the CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend will be given a working space at the CERC Migration office, will be expected to participate in CERC Migration’s research training activities and workshops, and will be integrated into a vibrant research team of scholars and graduate students, enjoying a comprehensive scientific and professional development experience.  MA students will receive funding up to $10,000.  For further details and application form, please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/scholarships/

Bridging Divides
Eligible MA students must demonstrate their commitment to developing an active research program on topics that relate closely to the thematic priorities of the Bridging Divides (BD) program. BD Graduate Stipend Students will be provided with a working space by their supervisor, will be expected to participate in BD meetings of either their supervisor’s thematic research stream(s) or working group(s) depending upon applicability of research training activities and workshops, and will overall be integrated into a vibrant research team of scholars and graduate students, enjoying a comprehensive scientific and professional development experience. MA students will receive funding up to $20,000 if domestic and $30,000 if international. For further details and application form, please visit:
https://www.torontomu.ca/bridging-divides/opportunities/scholarships/