以硕士论文为基础的东亚研究计划旨在为研究生提供高级学科训练，并对亚洲文化的研究方法有深刻的理解。这项培训将为该计划的毕业生准备各种职业，也为追求更高学位提供基础。我们的许多毕业生都在加拿大和美国获得顶尖的博士学位课程，而其他毕业生则在公共或私营部门，政府服务部门，商业部门或需要了解东亚文化和社会知识的众多公司和机构中从事职业。我们的课程规模足够大，可以容纳追求广泛研究主题的学生，而课程规模又足够小，可以为学生提供个性化的关注和指导。我们的计划结构还使我们能够为学生提供大量的专业发展培训，并指导学生进行研究
The MA thesis-based program in East Asian Studies aims at providing graduate students with advanced disciplinary training and a profound understanding of research methods in Asian cultures. This training will prepare graduates of the program for a variety of careers, it will also provide the basis for the pursuit of more advanced degrees. Many of our graduates go on to top PhD programs in Canada and the USA, while others pursue careers in the public or private sectors, working in government service, in business, or with numerous firms and institutions which require knowledge of East Asian cultures and societies.<br><br>Our program is large enough to accommodate students pursuing a wide range of research topics, while small enough to provide students with individualized attention and guidance. Our program structure also allows us to give students a large amount of professional development training, as well as mentoring students in research publication, grant writing, and preparing top applications to doctoral programs. We also have a special program dedicated to helping students who need additional language training prior to beginning their research (Qualifying Year Abroad), and we can accept foreign students (including those who already have an MA from an institution in their home countries) who need to adjust to Western research methods before applying to PhD programs in North America.