Graduate Diploma in Economics
Graduate Diploma (GrDip)
Program overview
The Graduate Diploma in Economics provides a general overview of macroeconomic, microeconomic, and econometric theories and methods. Course materials and resources are designed for students who want to pursue their studies at more advanced levels and for working professionals interested in economics as a secondary field. Economists recognize that today’s policy makers and business leaders require deep knowledge of economic applications and policies. Now more than ever, we need critical minds with a broad foundation in the field to study the trade-offs between growth and pollution, public and private medical services, and many other pressing issues that affect our daily lives. In addition to numerous theoretical and applied research interests in economics, our professors are engaged in various multidisciplinary projects - contributing to publications in statistics, sociology, and medical research, as well as in government policy reports and media opinion pieces.
Program details
- Undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or the equivalent.
- Sufficient credits in economics and basic statistical and mathematical methods to cope with graduate-level courses in economics.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate Admission page for further information on the Language Proficiency requirements and exemptions.
In exceptional cases, and at the discretion of the Graduate Program Director, an applicant who has not yet satisfied this Arts and Science prerequisite may be admitted, providing that the missing courses are included in the student's program in addition to the normal course requirements for the diploma.
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.
6 credits – Core Courses
ECON 501 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory (3 credits)
ECON 503 - Advanced Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits)
6 credits minimum – Class B Courses
All 600-level courses offered in the Department of Economics.
18 credits maximum – Class A and/or B and/or C Courses
Class A
ECON 509 - History of Economic Thought I (3 credits)
ECON 510 - History of Economic Thought II (3 credits)
ECON 513 - Economic Growth and Fluctuations (3 credits)
ECON 514 - Economic Development: Policy Analysis (3 credits)
ECON 521 - Econometrics I (3 credits)
ECON 522 - Econometrics II (3 credits)
ECON 523 - Applied Econometrics (3 credits)
ECON 525 - Mathematics for Advanced Study in Economics (3 credits)
ECON 532 - Monetary Theory (3 credits)
ECON 533 - Financial Economics (3 credits)
ECON 536 - Economics of Taxation (3 credits)
ECON 537 - Economics of Public Expenditure (3 credits)
ECON 542 - International Economics: Trade Theory (3 credits)
ECON 543 - International Economics: Finance (3 credits)
ECON 550 - Economic History (3 credits)
ECON 561 - Industrial Organization (3 credits)
ECON 562 - The Corporate Economy (3 credits)
ECON 563 - Economics of Regulation (3 credits)
ECON 564 - Game Theory, Information, and Economic Modelling (3 credits)
ECON 565 - The Economics of Professional Sport (3 credits)
ECON 581 - Labour Economics (3 credits)
ECON 582 - Economics of Personnel and Industrial Relations (3 credits)
ECON 583 - Employment, Earnings and Labour Market Policies (3 credits)
ECON 585 - Health Economics (3 credits)
ECON 591 - Environmental Economics (3 credits)
ECON 593 - Regional Economics (3 credits)
ECON 595 - Economics of Transportation and Communications (3 credits)
ECON 596 - Natural Resource Economics (3 credits)
ECON 597 - Income Distribution and Economic Inequality (3 credits)
ECON 598 - Advanced Topics in Economics (3 credits)
ECON 599 - Advanced Topics in Economics (3 credits)
Class B
All 600-level courses offered in the Department of Economics.
Class C
All master-level courses offered in the John Molson School of Business.
No more than six credits may be taken from Class C.
Your completed application will include:
- Application form and fee (Please note that it is not possible for us to waive the application fee)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three Letters of Reference and assessment form
- Statement of purpose should outline (1 to 2 pages):
- your goals for enrolling in the program
- what makes you a good candidate for the program
- your expectations from your studies in the program and
- what you plan to achieve in the program.
- Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores, unless exempted.
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
Courses
The grading scheme for diploma courses will be the scheme applicable to graduate courses (i.e., the passing grade is B-).
Class A Courses (3 credits each)
The 500-level courses have a 3-credit value and are cross-listed with the undergraduate 400-level courses.
ECON 501 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory
ECON 503 - Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
ECON 509 - History of Economic Thought I
ECON 510 - History of Economic Thought II
ECON 513 - Economic Growth and Fluctuations
ECON 514 - Economic Development: Policy Analysis
ECON 521 - Econometrics I
ECON 522 - Econometrics II
ECON 523 - Applied Econometrics
ECON 525 - Mathematics for Advanced Study in Economics
ECON 532 - Monetary Theory
ECON 533 - Financial Economics
ECON 536 - Economics of Taxation
ECON 537 - Economics of Public Expenditure
ECON 542 - International Economics: Trade Theory
ECON 543 - International Economics: Finance
ECON 550 - Economic History
ECON 561 - Industrial Organization
ECON 562 - The Corporate Economy
ECON 563 - Economics of Regulation
ECON 564 - Game Theory, Information, and Economic Modelling
ECON 565 - The Economics of Professional Sport
ECON 581 - Labour Economics
ECON 582 - Economics of Personnel and Industrial Relations
ECON 583 - Employment, Earnings and Labour Market Policies
ECON 585 - Health Economics
ECON 591 - Environmental Economics
ECON 593 - Regional Economics
ECON 595 - Economics of Transportation and Communications
ECON 596 - Natural Resource Economics
ECON 597 - Income Distribution and Economic Inequality
ECON 598 - Advanced Topics in Economics
ECON 599 - Advanced Topics in Economics
Class B Courses (3 credits each)
All 600-level courses offered in the Department of Economics.
Class C Courses (3 credits each)
All master-level courses offered in the John Molson School of Business.
Members of our research-active faculty are affiliated with the Centre Interuniversitaire de Recherche en Économie Quantitative (CIREQ) and the Center for Interuniversity Research and Analysis of Organizations (CIRANO). They have received high honours from the Canada Research Chairs Program, and been awarded the Mongolian Government’s Science Leader Award and the prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship in Research.
Faculty research interests include:
- economic development
- economic dynamics
- econometrics
- international trade and finance
- financial and monetary economics
- computational economics
- environmental and natural resources
- game theory
- industrial organization
- information economics
- market design
- labour economics
- experimental economics
- public economics
The Economics Graduate Students’ Association aims to promote a stimulating academic and social atmosphere by organizing social events, facilitating seminars and other activities.
Our alumni are highly sought after by financial services companies, intergovernmental organizations, professional services firms and multinational conglomerate corporations. Recent graduates are working as statisticians, account managers, advisors and risk consultants.
Examples of employers where our alumni currently work include:
- Best Buy Canada
- Cogeco Peer 1
- Deloitte
- GE Oil & Gas
- HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
- Sun Life Financial
- Toronto-Dominion Bank
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Departmental contacts
Elise M. Melancon
Graduate Program Assistant
elise.melancon@concordia.ca
H 1155.53
514-848-2424 ext. 3901
Christian Sigouin
Graduate Program Director and Co-op Academic Director
gpd.econ@concordia.ca
Zoom appointment: http://econgpd.as.me
H-1155.19
514 848-2424 ext. 3916
