Thank you for your initiative !
I will apply to the program this year. It seems like the best option to me, since I could do both a coop and a thesis.
To start with, I would be curious to know what your thoughts are about the economics courses ? From what I can see, most Canadians programs do not have any pre-requirement, but Carleton does. It seems like a plus for me, but it might be an illusion as well. Do you feel like the curriculum is truly more advanced there ?
Also, regarding the coops, I know Carelton is famous for its internships with the Federal government. Have you seen many job postings in other institutions ? (As an international student, I wouldn't have access to the federal or provincial governments).
Finally, as I said I'm interested in the research track. I'm curious to know if the A- requirement is very challenging to meet (I have a somewhat competitive gpa as an undergrad, but for some reasons I am worried the gap could be wide between my program and grad school, especially without a quantitative background). Do you have to take the 10 courses before enrolling in the thesis, or can you do a few of them during the second year, while redacting ?
Again, thank you so much for taking this time to help