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Programme Structure
Programme Structure
Students complete both core and elective courses and choose either the academic option (Plan A) or the professional option (Plan B). Based on their academic interests and career goals, students may select one of two subject areas: International Economics and Finance, or Labour and Health Economics.
Core Courses
Core Courses
Applied Microeconomics
Applied Macroeconomics
Applied Econometrics
Research Methods in Applied Economics
Elective Courses
Elective Courses
Applied Time-Series Econometrics
Special Topics in Applied Economics
Special Topics in International Economics and Finance
Economic Analysis and Evaluation of Health Care (** offered only when the Labour and the Health Economics subject areas are combined and when the number of students enrolled in this course is at least 5)
Subject Area Courses
Subject Area Courses
Students then choose four elective courses from the following subject areas
(Note: Students may concentrate on one subject area or mix courses across both areas according to their academic interests and career goals.)
International Economics and Finance subject area
International Economics and Finance subject area
Global Financial Economics
Global Trade and Investment
Global Business Economics
Financial Assets and the International Financial System
Human Capital Development
Human Capital Development
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Health Economics and Healthcare Financing
Labour Economics
Family Economics
Study Options
Study Options
Incoming students must select one of the two study options offered by MAAE Programme
Plan A: Academic option
Plan A: Academic option
Designed for
Applicants with no work experience must take this option
Applicants who are interested in applying for a scholarship offered by the graduate school
Applicants who want to conduct in-depth research within the field of applied economics
Plan B: Professional option
Plan B: Professional option
Designed for
Applicants with work experience can take this option
As non-thesis option, students will have to submit their individual study and take a comprehensive examination for graduation
MAAE Programme Requirements
MAAE Programme Requirements
A candidate for the Master of Arts in Applied Economics must complete the following items to meet the graduation requirements
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 36 course credits
Plan A: Academic option
8 Core courses (24 credits)
Thesis (12 credits)
Plan B: Professional option
8 Core courses (24 credits)
3 Elective courses (9 credits)
Individual Study (3 credits)
Pass the comprehensive examinations
2. Completion of a minimum of three trimesters
3. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00
4. Completion of MAAE degree within 12 trimesters or four years of admission
Programme Curriculum Overview
Programme Curriculum Overview
MAAE offers full-time daytime program that runs on a trimester schedule. Each course is taught as an intensive module that lasts 4 weeks with classes meeting on Monday – Friday from 9:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 4:00pm (or in weekends upon availability of each individual lecturer). Given the intensive nature of the courses, students study one subject at a time.
Plan A: Academic option
1st Trimester
(August-November)
4 Core courses (12 credits)
3 General core courses
1 Subject area course
2nd Trimester
(December-March)
4 Core courses (12 credits)
4 Subject area courses
Thesis Proposal
3rd Trimester
(April-July)
Thesis (12 credits)
Plan B: Professional option
1st Trimester
(August-November)
4 Core courses (12 credits)
3 General core courses
1 Subject area course
2nd Trimester
(December-March)
4 Core courses (12 credits)
4 Subject area courses
3rd Trimester
(April-July)
3 Elective Courses (9 credits)
Individual Study (3 credits)
Comprehensive Examination
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