The Master of Arts in Development Economics at the University of Northern British Columbia equips you to address critical global challenges in low and middle-income countries. You will explore the complex causes and consequences of economic development, engaging with policy lessons from comparative studies and mastering the tools essential for development economists. This postgraduate program is designed for students seeking to understand poverty, inequality, and global economic dynamics through rigorous analytical frameworks, drawing on interdisciplinary insights from social and health sciences to foster a holistic approach to development.
This full-time, on-campus MA is structured over two years, offering flexible pathways through coursework-only, project-based, or thesis options, with an initial focus on foundational coursework including Global Economy and Development, Poverty and Inequality, Microeconomic Theory, and Applied Econometrics. You will engage in graduate colloquia and potentially undertake advanced electives in areas like Health Economics or Cost-Benefit Analysis. Upon completion, you will graduate with the advanced quantitative and analytical skills necessary to pursue impactful careers in international development agencies, government ministries, NGOs, or further academic research.