Programs
Recognized for the quality of its teaching and research in both economics and econometrics, the department provides a learning environment that is open and friendly with small classes and an actively involved faculty. We aim to admit 15 to 20 master’s students and up to three doctoral students per year. This maintains the quality and intimacy of the program and our success in co-op placements.
MA program
Our Master’s program provides a rigorous foundation in economic theory and econometrics, supplemented by electives with an applied focus. We offer two Master’s degree options: thesis-based and extended essay-based.
Thesis-based requires completion of the three core courses (4.5 units) and four elective courses (6.0 units).
Extended essay-based requires completion of the three core courses (4.5 units) and five elective courses (7.5 units).
Our MA program, combined with the co-operative education option, will prepare you for doctoral studies and academic careers in economics or for professional research and analysis careers in both public and private sectors. We expect completion of the MA program, including fulfillment of co-op education requirements, within 7 terms (28 months) of enrollment.
PHD program
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Graduates of the program are prepared to compete effectively for research positions in the public and private
- Dr. Martin Farnham, Graduate Advisor: egrad@uvic.ca
- Isaac Earl, Graduate Program Assistant: gradecon@uvic.ca
- Economics Graduate Student Handbook
- Research Proposal Form
- MA Extended Essay Registration Form
- MA Thesis Registration Form
- Oral Examination of the Dissertation Proposal Form
- Graduate Student Progress Review Form
- PhD Program Approval Worksheet
- Economics PhD Candidacy Requirements
- FGS Graduate Supervision Policy
- FGS Thesis Format Checklist and Samples
- Ph.D. Supervisor List