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Graduate

The Department of Economics offers two graduate degree programs.

PhD in Economics
The objective of the PhD program in Economics is to produce highly qualified professional economists with the analytical and empirical expertise required for success in the global economy. Compulsory core courses offer rigorous training in economic theory, econometrics and mathematical economics, while field and elective courses are designed to prepare students to undertake cutting-edge research in international economics and finance. Solid theoretical training combined with an empirical orientation ensures that graduates are well suited for high-level research and management positions in national and international financial institutions, international organizations, provincial and federal governments, and academia. The PhD program will be available only on a full-time basis.

MA in International Economics and Finance
The MA program in International Economics and Finance is a highly specialized program designed for students in the early stages of their professional careers. Compulsory core courses are designed to provide students with a solid background in economic theory, financial theory and econometrics. Field and elective courses provide specialized training related to the core areas of the program: international economics and finance. A major research paper allows students to develop research skills and explore a particular topic of their choice in greater detail. Following the Toronto Metropolitan University tradition, the program emphasizes the application of theory. As the program combines rigorous analytical training with an empirical orientation, graduates are well suited for research and management positions in national or international financial institutions, international organizations, and provincial or federal governments. Moreover, students are provided with the rigorous academic background required to pursue their studies at the PhD level. The program is available as a full-time (one year) or part-time (two years) study option.

 

Incoming Students in both programs are eligible for a CERC MA or Doctoral Stipend:

CERC Migration offers a limited number of stipends to full-time MA and PhD students who are applying to study at Toronto Metropolitan University on a migration and/or migrant integration-related topic. Student recipients of the CERC Migration Graduate Student Stipend will be given a working space at the CERC Migration office, will be expected to participate in CERC Migration’s research training activities and workshops, and will be integrated into a vibrant research team of scholars and graduate students, enjoying a comprehensive scientific and professional development experience.

Funding amount

Master's: Up to $10,000.  

PhD: Up to $25,000 per year, renewable for a total of four years, subject to annual review of the student’s progress. Available to first-year PhD students entering a Toronto Metropolitan University PhD program.

For details, please visit: https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/scholarships/ (opens in new window) 

CERC PhD Stipend application:

Deadline: https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/scholarships/ (opens in new window) 

How to apply: Once incoming students have submitted Program Applications, candidates should complete the CERC Stipend Application online form here: https://forms.gle/bkfAfHvirM9aaJUk6 (external link, opens in new window) 

CERC MA Stipend application:

Deadline: https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/scholarships/ (opens in new window) 

How to apply: Once incoming students have submitted Program Applications, candidates complete the CERC Stipend Application online form here: https://forms.gle/z88hzzmPUDz9H8VQ6 (external link) 

 

Incoming Students in both programs are eligible for a Bridging Divides MA or Doctoral Stipend:

The BD research program offers stipends to full time MA and PhD students who have been accepted to study at a TMU graduate program in the areas listed for affiliated programs on the BD website. Eligible candidates must demonstrate their commitment to developing an active research program on topics that relate closely to the thematic priorities of the Bridging Divides program. Supervisors or co-supervisors must be TMU Faculty members directly involved in the BD program.

The BD Graduate Stipend Students will be provided with a working space by their supervisor, will be expected to participate in BD meetings of either their supervisor’s thematic research stream(s) or working group(s) depending upon applicability of research training activities and workshops, and will overall be integrated into a vibrant research team of scholars and graduate students, enjoying a comprehensive scientific and professional development experience.

FUNDING AMOUNT

Master's – Entrance stipend: Up to $20,000 per year for domestic and $30,000 for international, renewable for a second year if the relevant Master's program is a 2-year program. Renewals are subject to an annual review of the student’s progress. Available to first year TMU Master's students. Deadline to apply: https://www.torontomu.ca/bridging-divides/opportunities/scholarships/

PhD – Entrance stipend: Up to $30,000 per year for domestic and $40,000 for international, renewable for up to a total of four years, subject to annual review of the student’s progress and the availability of funds. Available to first-year PhD students entering a TMU PhD program. Deadline to apply: https://www.torontomu.ca/bridging-divides/opportunities/scholarships/