Overview

Why to study

Economic development cannot be studied in isolation from other dimensions of development. An understanding of poverty, for example, requires not only economic analysis but also an understanding of the insights provided by other social and health sciences. The training of a development economist must therefore expose students to interdisciplinary approaches to development.

The Master of Arts degree in Development Economics at the University of Northern British Columbia, is available on a full-time or part-time basis. Students must complete all required work to meet the degree requirements in one of the following options: coursework only, project-based, and thesis option. Normally, students are initially admitted into the coursework only option.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Economy and Development

Poverty, Inequality and Development

Microeconomic Theory and Applications

Macroeconomic Policy for Development

Applied Econometrics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

28 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Terrace, Canada

Disciplines

Economics International Development View 66 other Masters in Economics in Canada

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants normally should have a four-year undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a UNBC degree in Economics. In addition to these requirements, applicants must also provide a sample of written work (usually a senior-level undergraduate essay or research paper) as part of their application.
Entrance to the MA will be competitive and only applicants with a record of excellence in their undergraduate work, strong letters of academic recommendation, and strong letters of intent will be considered.
In their letters of intent, applicants should demonstrate evidence of interest in the MA’s areas of specialization (Development Economics).

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