Political Economy (Research)

What is the relationship between politics and business, power and wealth, states and markets? Our department has particular strength in the study of these political economy questions with over ten faculty members researching in this field. Our faculty members bring a variety of perspectives to these questions and explore their relevance at the local, national, regional and global levels across various geographical contexts ranging from North America and Latin America to East Asia and the Middle East.  

• Politics and business
• Business, political influence and government policy
• International development and global poverty
• Political economy of social policy and the welfare state
• Politics and policy of economic reform
• International economic institutions and summitry (World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Financial Stability Board, Group of 20 (G20), Brazil, Russia, India, China (BRICs), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)
• Politics of public-private partnerships, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility 
• Political economy of global finance and money
• International trade policy and multinational corporations
• Relationship between environment and economy
• History and theory of political economy
• Comparison of national economic systems

Requirements

• An Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Political Science with at least a 78% overall standing.
• Statement of Research
• Students with an Honours BA in a related discipline will be considered for admission but may be required to complete further work in Political Science before proceeding. Students with a General Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science may be admitted to a qualifying program, and then apply for admission to the Master of Arts (MA) program after completion of that program.
• Probationary students admitted to the program must achieve at least 75% in 2 predetermined courses in order to continue in the Winter term. Normally a student will not continue on probationary status for more than two terms.
• Transitional students admitted are normally required to complete additional predetermined undergraduate or graduate courses and achieve at least a 75% average.
• Résumé
• Supplementary information form
• Transcript(s)
• Writing sample
• 3 References normally from academic sources
• Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) 90 overall, IELTS 7.0

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Scholarships

• International Master's (IMSA) & International Doctoral Student Awards (IDSA)
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS)