Economics

Bachelor of Arts (General or Honours) - BA

• The theories and techniques of economics.
• Specialize in “big picture” macroeconomics studying unemployment, economic growth, inflation and deficits.
• Study microeconomics – individual decision-making in firms and households and their interactions.
• Specialize in specific fields such as labour, international trade, public finance or econometrics.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc

• The theories and techniques of economics.
• Specialize in “big picture” macroeconomics studying unemployment, economic growth, inflation and deficits.
• Study microeconomics – individual decision-making in firms and households and their interactions.
• Specialize in specific fields such as labour, international trade, public finance or econometrics.
• A more technically demanding program than the Honours Bachelor of Arts program, requiring greater theoretical, mathematical and empirical sophistication. Designed for students interested in graduate studies or working as economists.

Career Tracks:

• Government and public policy analysis
• Banking
• Finance
• Corporate or competitive strategy
• Economic researcher/consultant
• Stockbroker
• Forecasting

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Academic Calendar and Program Requirements:

• Economics (BA General)
• Economics (BA Honours)
• Economics (BA Honours Combined Program)
• Economics (BSc Honours)
• Economics (BSc Honours Combined Program)