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.Develop the Skills Employers are Looking ForOur co-op option adds valuable professional experience and expands your network in just four or eight months, in addition to your 12 months of coursework. This option will also give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you acquired in the classroom, to acquire new insights, and to enhance your employment prospects.
Study options
Full Time
(16 Months)
Tuition fees
CAD$22,461.00 (13,62,181)
per year
Textbooks and Supplies - 1500
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Waterloo Campus
75 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3C5, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
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.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.