Overview

The strength of the Business Economics programme at Wilfrid Laurier University is the combination of business economics with training in economic theory, quantitative methods and applied research.

The structure of the programme 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.

Career

The MABE programme gives you the tools, experience and connections to launch a career in today's data-driven economy. Along the way, you'll sharpen your research and analytical skills, preparing you to interpret complex data, assess policy, and generate real-world insights.

You'll graduate with the in-demand skills to succeed in roles such as economic policy analyst, economic forecaster, market and industry researcher, financial analyst in markets and institutions, strategic planner, and public policy advisor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Forecasting, Time Series Analysis, and Survey

Research Paper and Seminar

Labour economics and Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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83

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

5 alternative credits

5.0 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brantford, Canada

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration View 162 other Masters in Business Administration in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

A minimum B average

One course in each of the following: calculus, statistics and econometrics (focusing on regression analysis).

Two courses in intermediate microeconomic theory and two courses in intermediate macroeconomic theory.

Other considerations include letters of reference, a sample of scholarly writing (a paper written for a senior undergraduate course) and transcripts.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15722 CAD / year

≈ 15722 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5350 CAD / year

≈ 5350 CAD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

5350 CAD / year

≈ 5350 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic fee: $2,622.92 per term

Living costs

Brantford

Canada

1200 - 1900 CAD / month

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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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