Master of Applied Economics (MAE)
Why this program is for you
The Sobey Master of Applied Economics (MAE) program provides you with the skills you need to apply the tools of economic analysis to real-world issues in both public and business sectors. For a full time student, the program takes 12 months to complete, and with a part-time option, it is flexible enough to meet the needs of working professionals.
The benefits
- The MAE emphasizes the application of economic theory and econometric analysis to practical issues relevant to a range of fields, including public economics, natural resources and environment, monetary systems, business finance, and international trade.
- The Sobey MAE’s focus on policy issues distinguishes it from a traditional, more theoretical Master’s program in economics.
- Our graduates are employed at all levels of government, major banks, and in commercial enterprises.
- Many of MAE graduates successfully transition into Ph.D. programs.
Funding is available
Entrance scholarships are available for well-qualified Canadian and international applicants, ranging from $5,000 – $10,000. Prospective students are automatically considered for scholarships when they submit their applications. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis; students are encouraged to apply early to the program to receive full consideration.
Next steps
- Sobey School of Business MAE Brochure 2025
- Request information about the MAE Program
- Contact Us
Admission requirements
Applicants will possess, at a minimum, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, with a cumulative GPA equivalent to an average grade of at least “B”, including (normally):
- At least one undergraduate course in Statistics at an intermediate level (preferably econometrics),
- Intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, and
- Economic theory at an advanced (fourth-year) level
In my job as an Economist, I am required to monitor and analyze the economic and social conditions in Nova Scotia and understand how changing markets and policy will impact the people and economy of the province. With the economic and statistical concepts, data analysis skills, and hands-on software training I gained during the MAE program, I'm well prepared to contribute and succeed as a professional economist.
About Sobey
Established in 1934 as the Faculty of Commerce at Saint Mary’s University, the Sobey School of Business is Atlantic Canada’s largest and most respected business school. Internationally respected, the Sobey School of Business holds both EQUIS and AACSB accreditation, an earned distinction held by only 1% of business schools worldwide. As a PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) Champion school, the Sobey School incorporates social and environmental responsibility into program curriculum and works to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Here, you’ll embark with over 2,200 students on a fast track to your future, with small class sizes, a close-knit campus and over 85 full-time faculty members.
Want to learn more about our vibrant and historic city of Halifax and beautiful region, located on the East coast of Canada? Halifax is a center of financial services, shopping and culture for the Atlantic region.
Application deadlines and key dates
- International applicants deadline
- Canadian and permanent resident applicants deadline