Master of Arts in Business Economics (MABE) Co-op

MABE program features

• Applies economic principles to business problems, strategic planning, international trade and finance and the problems of macroeconomic policy making.
  
  
• Program lasts 16 to 20 months, and includes an 8-month work term between May and December or a 4-month work term from May through August.
  
  
• Students may find co-op work terms in economic forecasting, economic policy analysis, industry and market studies, financial markets and institutions, strategic planning and public policy.
  
  
• Participants will use econometric software packages to conduct empirical research in equities, fixed incomes, derivative products, corporate finance and portfolio management.
  
  
• Graduates of the program are qualified to pursue doctoral studies. A major strength of the program is that it combines a specific focus on business economics with training in economic theory, quantitative methods and applied research.
  
  
• The Canadian Association for Business Economics (CABE), with a membership of over 1,000 professional economists across Canada, has enthusiastically endorsed the objectives of the program, provided advice on the curriculum and confirmed the need for economics graduates with the skills this program develops.

MABE Co-op Work Study Sequence

Some leading organizations that recruit from Laurier’s graduate co-op programs include:

• Auditor General
• BMO Capital Markets
• Daggerwing
• DALSA Corporation
• General Mills
• General Motors
• Industry Canada
• Johnson & Johnson
• McCain
• Mezzanine Group
• Microsoft
• United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo
• Validus Research Inc.
• Xerox

Employer Testimonial

"I have been hiring Laurier Co-op students for eight years, and three of the best members of our research team are graduates, so I have high expectations of the program. MBA Co-op students help us provide insightful, thought-provoking analysis of emerging technology trends. They bring a strong work ethic and, most importantly, provide great intellectual contributions; we are, after all, a think tank.”
Mike Dover, Managing Partner
Socialstruct Advisory

Group Sample Job Descriptions:

Deloitte LLP, Toronto
Transfer Pricing Analyst
Work closely with a group of economists and international corporate tax practitioners to assist multinational corporations in determining transfer prices by providing them with economic and financial analysis. Provide other services, including audit defence, international tax planning, structuring and financial design, and litigation support.

Industry Canada, Ottawa
Junior Economist
Work with a team of economists within the economic analysis unit to examine and evaluate data sources, derive estimates for key economic variables and perform industrial analysis. Draft, enhance, develop and present information products related to the branch.

Insurance Bureau of Canada, Toronto
Research Associate
Research and analyze economic data on the financial services sector and the property and casualty insurance industry. Produce policy papers, provide support for public speaking engagements, and participate in conferences and research forums.

Contact: For information about MABE Co-op, please contact Laurie Lahn.