Hi guys, I have been accepted to MA programs in Economics at
Duke (waiting for funding decision but not likely)
NYU (no funding)
UBC ( international students scholarship $3,000 and TA $11,000)
Mcgill ($10,000 TA or RA positions)
I am an international student and I want to get a job after getting my Ma degree. I dont think I want to pursue a PHD in Economics. Also I have been reading the placement results at these schools, they all seem very promising but I am not sure which program would give me a great boost at getting a job. Right now, I am swaying towards Canadian schools because of their financial packages (plus the tuition is way cheaper there and they give me 2 years working permit after graduation) but I am not sure about the economic job market in Canada. For American schools, I think Duke is better in terms of "prestigious brand name" but NYU econ program is ranked higher.
Can someone pls help me making these decisions? Or give me some info about academic reputation and career prospect at these schools . I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks a lot.
P/S : I have a BS in Economics at UoMinnesota and would like to go into development economics.