Overview

Dalhousie University ’s Master of Development Economics is an innovative programme in applied and development economics, covering both the application of economic theory and econometrics in specific settings and the economic aspects of the development process in low-income countries.

The programme is ideal for students and young professionals interested in pursuing careers in government, educational and professional institutions, private corporations, or non-governmental organizations. Graduates have gone on to become policymakers, researchers, teachers, consultants and business owners.

The study of economics is also a good basis for further education in law, commerce, environmental or developmental studies, and other social sciences.

Careers

Possible careers include:

Public Sector

Non-Governmental Organizations

Private Corporations

Banks

Research Organizations

Economic Consulting

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development Microeconomics

Economic Growth

Open Economy Macroeconomics

Applied Development Economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Economics International Development View 14 other Masters in International Development in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree.

Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18630 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18630 CAD per year during 12 months.
National

10864 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10864 CAD per year during 12 months.

International fee includes:

Tuition: $10,863.99

International: $7,766.00

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.

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Tuition Fee

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Funding

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