Completion of our Master of Arts in Business Economics (MABE) program will put you on track for a career as a professional economist in the private or public sector. Our strength is the combination of business economics with training in economic theory, quantitative methods and applied research.
The structure of our program 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. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 73 to 100 |
| Test Scores: | - Graduate Management Admission Test [min. 600] or Graduate Record Examination
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 70] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59]
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| Application Notes : | We require results of at least 600 on the GMAT exam or GMAT Focus results with a score of 555 or higher. We also accept a CFA level 1 pass or a GRE score. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: |
- A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in economics or a related field.
- A minimum B average with one course in each of the following: calculus, statistics and econometrics (focusing on regression analysis).
- Two one-term undergraduate courses in both intermediate microeconomic theory and intermediate macroeconomic theory.
- Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a writing sample and letters of reference.
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.