About the course

This concentration is concerned with policies and programs that improve livelihoods, create wealth, and increase economic opportunity. Economic development planners work at multiple spatial scales – from the local to the transnational – and in the public, private, and non-profit/social sectors. They are expected to be able to assess how socio-economic, political, and technological forces produce disparities in employment and investment between sectors and locations, and to recommend contextually appropriate strategies in response. These include traditional approaches, such as workforce development programs, incentives, business improvement areas, cluster strategies, and innovation ecosystem development, as well as heterodox community economic development models, from anchor institution strategies to the incubation of community and worker-owned enterprises. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: CA$76,700

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Toronto

A recognized bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, with high academic standing with minimum of B+ in final year. A recognized degree in planning, geography or social science, or a ly related field is acceptable. Degrees in the life sciences, humanities, or professional programs, provided this preparation includes significant coursework in the social sciences prior to entry (normally equivalent to at least five courses). TOEFL: ​Paper-Based Test and TWE- Overall Score 580 TWE: 5, Internet-Based Test (IBT)​: 93, Writing/Speaking: 22. IELTS: Minimum required score: 7.0 (Academic)with at least 6.5 for each component.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 93.0

　　

Application deadline:

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