Economics is the study of how individuals and organizations make choices and how those choices determine the way resources are used. Choices matter because society’s resources, whether capital, natural resources, or people’s time, are scarce. Economists study the problem of choice using a scientific approach; they systematically explore economic problems both by developing theories and examining data.
- Three and four-year (honours) programs lead to a bachelor of arts in economics
- Wide range of courses include financial, international, health, statistical, and mathematical economics
- Small classes, helpful professors and a friendly environment are all conducive to better learning
Prospects: business, civil service, education, financial services, graduate studies...
Offered in English or French. See "Science économique" on French side of Calendar.
Admission requirements
Ontario secondary schools
- 1 grade 12 4U English
- 5 other grade 12 4U/M courses
See Admissions for other requirements.
Programs
The Department of Economics, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, offers both a 36-credit concentration in Economics towards a 90-credit B.A. (general), and a 60-credit single specialization in Economics towards a 120-credit specialized degree for which honours may be awarded. Both the honours and general programs are available as second degrees.
An overall average of 60% in specialization courses and all other courses taken for the degree is required to continue and graduate in the program.
Students obtaining an overall average of at least 70% in the required credits of the 4-year specialization will receive the Honours designation.
See "Academic Regulations" for specific B.A. degree requirements.
Course descriptions