Graduate Program

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Studying Economics

McGill offers both M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Economics. Between 20 and 30 students per year register for the M.A. program, and ten or so for the Ph.D. program. M.A. students take courses in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and quantitative methods, as well as optional courses drawn from several fields of study. M.A. students also do a research project. Most students are able to complete the M.A. in 12 months (September to August). Most graduates of the M.A. program work as economists in the public or private sector. Some continue to the Ph.D. program at McGill or elsewhere.

Students entering McGill as Ph.D. students normally do two years of coursework before completing their comprehensive examinations. Graduates of the Ph.D. program work in a variety of academic and non-academic positions. (See the "Alumni" section of the website for information about many of McGill's Ph.D. graduates.)

Open only to PhD level students

PhD students who have completed their first year of studies may take select courses at other Montreal universities.
Consult more information on joint offerings

Students with a strong academic background but limited training in economics may be admitted as Qualifying Year ("QY") students. Upon successful completion of approved coursework (with minimum grades as described below) over the September-April academic year, these students enter the M.A. program in September. QY students must apply to the MA program.

All students must enroll on a full-time basis (taking at least 12 credits per term) from the start of the academic year in September. 

McGill Career and Placement Services

Job Placement

Brown Student Services Building Tel.: 514-398-3304

Get an up-to-date listing of meetings scheduled with potential employers.
Even if you are not looking for a job right now, it is never too early to begin looking around.

Consult the CaPS Webite for a complete listing on a wide selection of workshops designed to help make the job search easier,

Supervision website

The Supervision: Graduate and Postdoctoral Support website offers research and evidence-based advice to graduate students and their supervisors on how to work together effectively and avoid common problems in supervision.

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