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The online application is generally available in mid-October. Application deadlines vary from program to program but it is still best to apply as soon as possible as some programs fill very quickly. For admission into the PhD or MA program, applicants must fulfill normal university admissions procedures and the following program specific requirements: PhD Program Specific Admission Requirements 1. Must have achieved at least a 3.33/4.33 (B+) average or equivalent in their Master’s studies in Economics or a related field of study at a recognized university in North America or abroad*. 2. Provide two academic letters of reference from former instructors at the MA or equivalent level. 3. Provide a statement of interest. Your statment should be approximately 500 words long and include the following: o
your reasons for graduate study in Economics;
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the research interest(s) you may wish to pursue; how your previous studies and experience have prepared you for the PhD program;
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your career objectives and how the PhD program relates to them.
To review a listing of all required documents, please refer to 'Required Documents' found on the Graduate Admissions website: *Applicants with Master’s degrees in fields other than economics, such as MA or MSc in Finance, MA or MSc in Mathematics, MA or MSc in Mathematical Finance, may apply to the PhD program. They must have achieved at least a B+ average in their respective Master’s studies and have taken some advanced undergraduate or graduate courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics. However, for applicants who do not have an MA or MSc in Economics, it is advisable to apply to the MA in International Economics and Finance. An admissions committee appointed by the GPD will evaluate the complete file of each applicant and decide on acceptance/rejection of the applicant into the PhD program. Admission Procedure Once you’ve selected your graduate program(s) and reviewed the admission requirements, you are ready to start the application process. Follow the steps below to ensure you meet the application deadlines and have prepared all the necessary documents. We will NOT accept any hard-copy applications or documents. Any hard-copy application materials that are mailed will not be processed.
Apply Online Once you’ve selected your program(s), reviewed admission requirements and used the document checklist to prepare your application, you can begin the application process. We strongly recommend
applying as soon as possible but check the appropriate program website(s) for specific deadlines. At Ryerson, all graduate applications are submitted online. Submitting a complete application package is a two-part process: 1) submitting your application through OUAC and 2) uploading your documents. Our system is easy-to-use and saves you time. The online system is mandatory; we do not accept paper applications mailed to the Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Office. Follow the steps below to apply online: Step 1: Gather all the required documents for your specific program(s) of choice. Allocate approximately one hour to complete the application. You may submit the OUAC application form before you have completed gathering all of your application material. Step 2: Complete the external,external online application. The online application is administered by the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) When you begin the application process, you will be transferred to the OUAC website where you will be able to complete and submit your application. The OUAC requires you to create an OUAC Account (if you do not already have one). You may have only one OUAC Account. If you are having any technical difficulties with the application, please contact the OUAC directly at
[email protected] or by telephone at (519)823-1063 Please be advised that each application submitted requires a a non-refundable application fee of $110 per program or $150 for the MBA program. The OUAC will be performing some system maintenance that will affect our systems availability. Date of planned outage: August 26 Start time: 8 am End time: 4 pm
Once your application has been submitted, you cannot change the program(s) you originally selected. Please make sure to apply to the correct program;
An online account will be created for you in our student information system called RAMSS within 1-2 business days; and
Make sure to check all junk and spam mail as e-mails containing upload instructions will be sent from RAMSS within 2-3 business days from the time you submit your application and payment to the OUAC.
Step 3: Once you have submitted your online application, you will be emailed instructions within 2-3 business days on how to create your online identity and upload your required documents electronically. Please ensure your documents are clearly labelled before they are uploaded. If you applied last year, you will be required to submit the new application summary and fee as well as any updated documents. Important notes:
The only file format that will be accepted is PDF. All materials, including transcripts submitted to Ryerson, become the property of the university and will not be returned.
Once you have gathered all of your required documents and activated your online identity, you can login to the external,Applicant Upload portal and begin the upload process. Step 4: Once you have successfully uploaded all of your required documents, your application will enter the review process. Step 5: Monitor the status of your application through your student centre in RAMSS and through the external,Applicant Upload portal. Generally, offers of admission begin mid- to late- March and continue throughout the spring and summer.
Required Documents Preparing your application takes time and careful planning so we want to ensure that once you start the online process, you have all the necessary documents and information to submit a complete application. The documents required vary by program so it is essential that you review the document checklist below as well as carefully review the websites for the specific program(s) you are applying to. Important notes:
Incomplete applications will NOT be processed until all documents are received. It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is submitted correctly and promptly.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide a personal response regarding receipt of your documents.
Instructions on how to submit your documents electronically will be emailed to you automatically once you have completed the online application. Ryerson University will not accept any hard copy application packages, nor will they be processed.
Application Submission Summary Once you submit your online application, you will be directed to a summary of the information you submitted. Please save a copy of this .pdf summary and be prepared to upload this as a part of your image fileapplication.
Resume Each program, with the exception of Philosophy, requires that you submit an updated resume/CV. Depending on the nature of the program you are applying to, you may include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, education, awards (academic, professional or financial), publications, technical skills, research experience, prior production or media experience and/or memberships in professional associations.
Reference Letter Reference letters are a key component of your application package. Depending on the program(s) you are applying to, the referees you choose should be able to speak to your academic, research and/or professional abilities. As a part of your online application, you will be asked to submit contact information only for one to three referees, depending on the program requirements. It is your responsibility to contact the referee before filling out the online application form to confirm their availability. Your referees will be contacted electronically within two to three business days of your application submission with further instructions. Please ensure that the contact information is accurate. All reference letters must come directly from the referee. Student submitted copies will not be accepted. Please note that we reserve the right to contact your referees at any stage during the application process If you have any inquiries regarding references please send them to
[email protected]
Transcripts When Applying Transcripts (or mark sheets, where applicable) are required from every degree granting institution you have attended. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for admissions/evaluation purposes. If you are a previous Ryerson undergraduate or graduate student, please upload your unofficial transcript. For more information on obtaining an unofficial transcript from RAMSS, visit: http://www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/essr/transcripts/index.html Please note, your admissions application will remain incomplete, and will not be forwarded to the programs admissions committee for consideration unless your transcripts are received/uploaded. Applicants from Ontario universities and colleges will have the option of ordering their transcripts while completing the online application. If your transcripts/documents are in a language other than English, you must provide a notarized English translation. Please note translations do not replace original documentation, both versions must be submitted. Please include your institution's grading scale, often located on the back of a transcript. Please ensure to upload both sides of your transcript. If your transcript does not list a grading scale, please ensure you upload a document from the university with the grading scale outlined. Ryerson reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion if a grading scale is not provided. Upon Admittance If you have been admitted into a Ryerson graduate program and have confirmed your offer, you will be required to submit official final transcript(s) in a sealed envelope that is sent directly from the institution(s) (if not already on file). An official transcript is a document that is normally prepared by an institutions Registrar's office. Official transcripts are printed on security paper and bear the official seal of the institution. This document includes all courses completed, final grades, degree's awarded and other applicable academic information. Ryerson students are not required to submit an official Ryerson transcript.
If you are taking a spring and/or summer course(s) and your graduation status has been delayed to the Fall term, you must submit an official transcript with all completed courses and grades, and a letter from your institution’s Registrar’s Office stating your degree requirements have been met and that you are eligible to graduate, including the date of the expected convocation. This letter must be prepared on official letterhead and sent directly from your institution in a sealed envelope. If you have withdrawn from a program since applying and accepting an offer to Ryerson, and the program did not serve as the basis of admission, your official transcript must indicate that you have withdrawn from the program. Alternatively, you may submit an official transcript with all completed courses and grades, and attach a separate letter from the institution’s Registrar’s Office confirming that you have withdrawn from the program. This letter must be prepared on official letterhead and sent directly from your institution in a sealed envelope. Please contact the Admissions Office to ensure a withdrawal from a program does not impact your admission status.
English Language Requirements Ryerson University GRE code 1991
Applicants who have not completed two or more years, full-time, at a Canadian university or a university at which English was the primary language of instruction, or have not completed a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, will be required to provide certification of English language proficiency through one of the accepted examinations listed below. Test scores are valid for two years from the test date. Please note, meeting the minimum English proficiency requirements does not guarantee admission. Programs may set additional requirements to these minimum standards. Applicants who have completed a degree, internationally, at a French-speaking institution, must also provide English Language Proficiency. For exemption from this requirement, applicants are required to provide an official statement from their institutions Registrar's office confirming the use of English as the Medium of Instruction for the duration of their study If you have not completed two or more years, full-time, at a Canadian university or a university at which English was the primary language of instruction, or have not completed a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, you will be required to provide certification of English language proficiency through one of the accepted examinations listed below. Scores are valid for two years from the test date. It is important to understand that meeting the minimum English proficiency requirements does not guarantee admission. Programs may set additional requirements to these minimum standards.
TOEFL Scores should be sent directly from ETS to Institution Code: 0886-02
Other English proficiency scores may be considered on an individual basis Accepted examinations Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Educational Testing Service P. O. Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, 08541-6151 Web: external,www.toefl.org For reporting purposes, please use institution code 0886-02. International English Language testing System (IELTS) University of Cambridge 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, UK, CB12EU Web: external,www.ielts.org Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) Toronto MELAB Center 455 Spadina Ave, Unit 401 Toronto, ON M5S 2G8 Web: www.myetc.ca Tel: (416) 946 – 3942 E-mail:
[email protected] Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE) 7B Pleasant Blvd., P.O. Box 1164, Toronto, ON M4T 1K2 Web: www.copetest.ca E-mail:
[email protected] Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) The CAEL Assessment Office 110-2925 Virtual Way Vancouver, BC V5M 4X5 Web: www.cael.ca Tel: 1-855-520-2235 Email:
[email protected] Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Web: external,www.pearsonpte.com
Application Fee A $110 CAD application fee is required for each application. Application fees for the MBA programs are $150 CAD. This fee is non-refundable. Applications will not be processed unless the application fee is received. Payment is made at the time of application by credit card.
Status of My Application Each applicant should receive an automatic e-mail acknowledging their online application and giving them instructions on how to create a RAMSS account to check the status of the submission of their application materials. Make sure to check all junk mail as emails are sent within 2-3 business days from the time you submit your application payment. Generally decisions will be made by programs starting in January and will be ongoing until programs are filled. Offers of admission begin mid-to-late-March and continue throughout the spring and summer. It takes approximately 2-6 weeks for your application to be evaluated and sent to the program for review. Each program has varying timelines for admissions’ decision making. For more specific information please review the School/Department website and FAQs. Opportunities to Work in Canada Effective June 1, 2014, new regulations have taken affect that make it easier for full-time international students pursuing academic degrees and who hold valid study permits to work off-campus. A work permit is no longer required for international students enrolled in full-time programs who are in possession of a valid study permit. If a co-op or internship is an essential part of your program (i.e. work placement is required for graduation), you will need to apply for a co-op work permit. Students who complete a program of full-time study may be eligible to apply for the post-graduation work permit that allows you to work in Canada after graduation. All people who work in Canada must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN). Canadian work culture may differ from what you are used to in your home country. If you have never worked before, finding a job for the first time may be confusing. There are resources on campus to help you reach your professional development goals that an International Student Advisor will be happy to share with you. This section provides helpful information regarding on-campus job opportunities such as the ISS Work Experience Program (ISSWEP), how to obtain a SIN, and information about applying for student work permits. To make an appointment regarding working in Canada, please contact us by calling 416-979-5000, extension 6655 or emailing
[email protected]
Finding a Supervisor With nearly 900 affiliated and adjunct graduate teaching faculty, you can find the right supervisor at Ryerson In some graduate programs a supervisor is assigned to you at (or soon after) the start of the program. In other programs a faculty advisor is assigned until the topic of research is identified. In most programs however, it is your responsibility to find a faculty member who agrees to supervise your graduate research work; a process that often takes place prior to an offer of admission being made.
Tips for finding a prospective supervisor The selection of a supervisor is a critical decision that impacts the quality of your graduate experience and influences your career path. We advise students to obtain information about potential supervisors and the environment in which they will be working. Consider the following tips: Academic competence is of course important, but the supervisor must also be willing to provide advice, guidance, and mentorship. A healthy student-supervisor relationship is one in which there is open and effective communication and expectations are clearly laid out. Check out program websites in detail for profiles of faculty members and descriptions of ongoing research and research facilities. If you will be working in a laboratory setting or as a member of a research team, speak with current students in that environment about their experiences and interactions with a particular supervisor. It is important that whenever possible, to meet with your potential supervisor to determine compatibility. Take that opportunity to discuss issues such as expectations, research project support, identifying a thesis topic and scope, student funding, and strategies to ensure timely completion and quality work.
