This graduate program is normally available only on a full-time basis, and is designed to be completed in 24 months or less. Consideration can be given to part-time students under special circumstances. The program comprises two components. The first component is scheduled for the first year and requires students to take a minimum of five courses. The second component is the thesis project which must be completed by the end of the second year. Faculty research expertise spans following areas: international economics; development economics, economic growth; labour economics; economics of education; economics of professional sports; monetary economics; econometrics and applied econometrics; Austrian economics; economics of agricultural production; resource economics and water management; economics of innovation, biotechnology, biofuels and health foods; public policy.

Applicants normally must meet the following requirements: Hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline; Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on the uLethbridge 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses; Demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP) for graduate student; Secure a potential supervisor (except for Economics major). Because the capacity of the program is limited, not all students who meet the minimum admission requirements can be admitted. Criteria used for admission include: Your record and letters of recommendation; Your proposed supervisor’s record of scholarship, completed and current, especially in relation to your proposed work; The feasibility of your project in the light of available resources; Your financial support.