Master of Arts in Business Economics (MABE) Co-op |
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The Co-op Option provides an opportunity for participants to integrate their academic studies with work experience in co-operating organizations. MABE Co-op is a limited-enrolment program, and admission is competitive.
Features of the MABE Co-op Option:
- The Master of Arts (MA) program in Business Economics applies economic principles to business problems, strategic planning, international trade and finance and the problems of macroeconomic policy making.
- This degree is especially attractive to those wishing to prepare themselves for careers as professional economists in the private or public sectors. Graduates may pursue careers specializing in economic forecasting, economic policy analysis, industry and market studies, financial markets and institutions, strategic planning and public policy.
- 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.
- Noteworthy features of the curriculum includes its focus on the preparation, conduct and presentation of empirical research as well as written and oral communication of economics. The development and practice of presentation skills are also emphasized.
- Students are permitted to enroll in up to three MBA courses as electives within the program. The interdisciplinary nature of the program is facilitated by the Departments of Business Administration and Economics being located within the same faculty. This administrative arrangement encourages and fosters interdisciplinary teaching and research and greatly enhances the readiness of our students for careers as professional economists.
Admission Requirements
Students in the Master of Arts in Business Economics program who wish to pursue the Co-op Option must indicate this at the time of application to the program and must submit a résumé, in addition to their other application materials as part of their initial application to the MABE program. MABE Co-op is a limited-enrolment program, and admission is competitive. Based on their application, applicants to co-op may be selected for an interview. A co-op administrator will interview each applicant and make a co-op admission decision based on the applicant’s academic record, résumé, interview performance, recent work experience, recent volunteer service to their community, and extracurricular activities at university. Offers of admission to the co-op option will be made in conjunction with offers of admission to the MABE program. MABE Co-op students support the administration of the Laurier Co-op program by paying fees in the fall and winter terms of year one.
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to apply before February 1st. This deadline also applies to applicants wishing to be considered for a WLU Graduate Scholarship and a Teaching Assistantship.
Application Checklist: Please refer to Economics (MA)
Master of Arts in Business Economics (MABE) fact sheet
Some leading organizations that recruit from Laurier’s graduate co-op programs include:
- Deutsche Bank Canada
- Hydro One
- Industry Canada
- Ministry of Economic Development & Trade
- Ontario Finance Authority
- Ontario Pharmacists’ Association
- Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
- TD Securities, Associate
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.
After completing two academic terms, MABE Co-op students embark on one of: one four-month work term (May-August); one eight-month work term (May-December). Co-op students must be in good academic standing and must have completed all of the core requirements of term one and term two before proceeding to the work term.
For more information:
If you have any questions about graduate co-op programs, please contact Laurie Lahn.
For more details about academics, please go to the Graduate Calendar.
See information about the MABE program on the SBE website.