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Academic Transcripts:Applicants must provide one official transcript of academic work completed to date once offer has been accepted sent directly from the issuing institution.
Curriculum Vitae:
C.V. (Curriculum Vitae) is required.
Personal Statement:
All applicants must provide a one-page statement (12pt font, single-space, 1-inch margins) explaining why you would like to pursue the M.A. in Economics at McMaster University.
Recommendation Letter:
Two Letters of Reference:A complete application includes two confidential letters of recommendation from instructors most familiar with your academic work. McMaster University uses the Electronic Referencing System. You must enter the email addresses of your referees as part of the on-line application form. The system will automatically send an e-Reference request on your behalf to the referees.
Policy Statement:
Applicants must submit a policy statement that is a maximum of 2 pages single-spaced (1” margins, 12pt font) and that includes the following three components:
A concise statement of the policy issue;
A description of how economic analysis might contribute to addressing the policy issue;
A statement of how you anticipate that the skills and knowledge gained through the Masters program will enable you to conduct an economic analysis of the policy issue;
The statement should include your full name so that we can match it to the rest of your application.