Business Economics (MBE)

Faculty of Social Sciences Master of Business Economics

A joint interdisciplinary program offered by the Department of Economics and the Goodman School of Business, designed to equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge in economics and business. The program combines academic learning with practical experience through two optional co-op work terms. Academic areas include economic theory, econometrics and aspects of economics and business administration, including international payments, industrial organization, finance, business strategy, marketing, and human resource management.

Entry point:

  • September

Duration:

  • Major Research Project – 3 terms (1 year)
  • Major Research Project with Co-op – 5 terms (20 months)

Application deadline:

  • February 28

Applications submitted after the deadline may be looked at on a first-come, first-served basis. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

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Katerina Koka
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Admission requirements

  • A four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, in a relevant discipline, with a minimum average of 78% in the last two years of study.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to have taken econometrics, mathematical economics, advanced macroeconomics and microeconomics at the undergraduate honours level, but strong applicants from other disciplines will also be considered.
  • Applicants that are required to provide proof of English language proficiency must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 or an approved equivalent, as outlined on the Graduate English Language Proficiency webpage.

See also the full program admission requirements as outlined in the Graduate Academic Calendar and the general admission requirements for graduate-level study.

Application materials

In addition to the online application and payment of the non-refundable application fee, applicants are required to submit:

  • Transcripts from all previous post-secondary study.
  • Three (3) academic references – Brock will reach out to the referees noted in your application to secure confidential reference reports.
  • A Statement of Intent (one-page) outlining your objectives in undertaking graduate study. List on a separate page any research, teaching or work experience related to your proposed graduate study.
  • A curriculum vitae, including your education, employment, three employment references, publication, teaching and research activities, and experience.
  • The Co-op office will complete a 10-15 minute personal or phone interview with short-listed applicants.

Visit our How to Apply page for full overview of the application process, and our Application Documents page for details on document requirements and upload instructions.