Students entering the Master of Science program must have achieved the University required minimum 70% (B-) average or equivalent. Based on our experience, successful applicants tend to have a higher GPA, closer to 75% or Upper Second Class. In addition, they are expected to have already taken, the following basic courses:

Intermediate level micro- and macro-economic theory (ECON*2310 and ECON*2410 or equivalent) *
Calculus and matrix algebra with applications to economics (ECON*2770 or equivalent)
Intermediate level statistics (ECON*3740 or equivalent)
*Advanced microeconomic theory course at the undergraduate level is strongly recommended as preparation for the course work in the MSc program. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) = 7.0 overall score and a minimum score of 6.5 in the Speaking and Writing category
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
TOEFL - Paper based test (PBT) = 587
TOEFL - Internet based test (IBT) = 95 must be achieved, with at least 22 in Speaking, 26 in Writing and 21 in the Listening and Reading categories.