Curious about how the economy really works? The Minor in Economics helps you understand how businesses, individuals and governments make decisions, and how these decisions impact prices, unemployment and economic growth.
You’ll explore big questions like: Why does unemployment rise and fall? What happens when governments increase spending or cut taxes? How does globalization affect Canadian workers and industries? You’ll also study how businesses compete, how prices are set, why wages differ across jobs, and how incentives shape everyday decisions.
Along the way, you’ll build strong analytical and problem-solving skills that employers value in many fields. A Minor in Economics is a great complement to most majors, with the more popular combinations being with Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Actuarial Science - and it opens doors to careers in finance, banking, consulting, public policy, and beyond.
Economics helps you think clearly, make better decisions, and understand the world around you.
A Minor in Economics requires the completion of six courses:
- ECON-1100 – Introduction to Economics I
- ECON-1110 – Introduction to Economics II
- ECON-2210 – Intermediate Microeconomics I
- ECON-2310 – Intermediate Macroeconomics I
- Two additional Economics (ECON) courses
Note: A minimum average of 60% or better is required in all six courses.
Questions?
- Contact us at economics@uwindsor.ca