Postgraduate Diploma in Economics

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . The Master of Arts in Economics at the University of Saskatchewan is a rigorous, research‑focused program designed for students who want to develop a deep understanding of how economic theory, data, and policy interact in real‑world contexts. Built around a thesis or major research project and typically completed in one to two years, the program provides advanced training in analytical, quantitative, and critical‑thinking skills that are in high demand across public, private, and not‑for‑profit sectors. Students benefit from a supportive research environment, close mentorship from faculty, and opportunities to apply economic concepts to pressing policy, business, and societal challenges in Canada and beyond. Faculty members in the Department of Economics supervise Master’s research in a broad range of theoretical and applied fields. Students develop strong analytical, quantitative, and policy‑relevant skills while pursuing research aligned with faculty expertise and real‑world economic issues. It is not necessary to find a potential supervisor before you apply to this program. Applied Microeconomics; Environmental Economics; Insurance Economics; Urban Economics Applied econometrics; Earnings inequality; Economics of Education; Labour Economics; Socioeconomic status and education Aboriginal; Arctic; Indigenous; Saskatchewan; forecasting; indigenous; microeconomics