Dr. Thomas Marois

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Marois is a leading scholar in public banking worldwide, focusing on pro-public alternatives in financing green initiatives. He currently holds the position of Professor of Political Economy at McMaster University, where he also serves as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair. Marois's expertise encompasses Political Economy, Public Policy, Climate, Water & Sustainability, Sustainable Infrastructure, Global Political Economy, and Public Economics. He has previously been a Reader in Development Studies at SOAS University of London and has held positions such as Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Innovation in Public Purpose, University College London, and Research Affiliate at the Faculty of Native Studies, Rupertsland Centre Métis Research, University of Alberta. His academic journey includes a PhD from York University. Marois is also associated with the Centre for Sustainable Finance at SOAS from 2025 to 2027. His work is characterized by a commitment to exploring sustainable economic practices and their implementation in public policy.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Options include Thesis, Project, or Financial Mathematics (M-Phimac).