Applicants are normally required to have completed a master’s degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta. An admission grade point average of 3 on most 4-point grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on your most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required. English Language Requirements: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.5, with at least 5.5 on each test band; Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - 61 with a minimum band score of 60.

The Department's minimum admission requirements are an MA in Economics with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ?60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. In addition, applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2 on all MA coursework.

English Language Proficiency:

• A TOEFL score of 92 (Internet-based) where applicable with a minimum of 21 in each band, or equivalent.
• A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS, with at least 6.5 in each band.

Applications are open annually from September 1 through January 31 for admission in the Fall term.