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 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

5 alternative credits

5.0 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brantford, Canada

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration View 166 other Masters in Business Administration in Canada

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Academic requirements

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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

14974 CAD / year

≈ 14974 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

5246 CAD / year

≈ 5246 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic fee: $2,622.92 per term

Living costs

Brantford

Canada

1200 - 1900 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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