Admissions

The following are required for consideration for admission: 

Academic 

• Applicants will possess, at a minimum, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, with a cumulative GPA equivalent to an average grade of at least “B” 
• At least one undergraduate course in Statistics at an intermediate level (preferably econometrics), 
• Intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, and 
• Economic theory at an advanced (fourth-year) level 

 

Language Requirements   

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Note: 0958 is the appropriate TOEFL code for Saint Mary's University, Minimum 550 on paper-based, Minimum iBT 83, with no band below 20 
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Minimum 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0 
• Duolingo English Test (DET), Minimum score of 125 (no sub-score less than 105) 

 

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit the following: 

• Letter of Intent: Please expand on your areas of interest in a letter of intent, between 1-2 pages, that briefly states your specific interests, and how you expect the program to further your career goals 
• A sample of previous writing (10-15 pages in length) 
• Transcripts: we will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts. 
• Two letters of reference. Upon completion of the referee section of your online application, your referees will be sent a secure link in order to provide a reference. 
• Applicants will submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating relevant working experiences. 
• A completed Supplemental Form for the MAE program: Supplemental form
• An interview may be required for further assessment, so applicants must agree to a virtual and/or in-person interview. The program will contact applicants if this is required. 
• Complete the online application form and provide the $125 processing fee. 

All applicants to the Master of Applied Economics (MAE) program are automatically considered for admission in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Economics (PBCAE) program if it is determined that they do not fully meet the admission requirements of MAE program.  

Students who are interested in pursuing MAE degree at SMU, but are not sure for which program they are best qualified, are advised to apply for the Master’s program. 

 

Application deadlines 

May 15, 2026 - International applicants 
August 15, 2026 - Canadians/permanent resident applicants 

 

Contact Us

Sobey School Recruitment and Admissions
Graduate Programs
Sobey Building, Saint Mary's University
902-420-5010
info.sobeygrad@smu.ca