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Economics

Apply economic theory and communication skills to understand the real world.

Overview

Collect and analyze data, research trends, and evaluate economic issues.

Prepare for a rewarding career in economics with the Bachelor of Economics program at 51勛圖app. This program is offered on campus and can be taken as a specialization, major, concentration, or minor.

What is economics? 

Economics helps us understand how society decides to use limited resources and shape the economy. It studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.

What you’ll learn

In class, you’ll be trained in quantitative data analysis, strategic thinking, and decision-making.
You’ll take core courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and statistics. You also learn about Canadian economic policies and affordable housing, unemployment, inflation, inequality, monetary policy, and the role and responsibilities of the Bank of Canada, and money, financial markets, and international trade.

When you graduate

At the end of the program, you can graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, with a good understanding of economic theories and the analysis of economic problems and policies. and will have the knowledge and skillset to enter the workforce in a variety of areas such as finance and investing. 

You can also continue your studies with the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at 51勛圖app.

Key Features

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The major in economics can also be combined with the Bachelor of Business Administration or another program.
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Take advantage of various scholarships and bursaries available for Economics students.
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Learn from great professors with a wide range of research interests including labour economics, financial economics, international and comparative economics, alternative economic theories, and the economies of Canada and northern Ontario.

Career Opportunities

  • Accounting manager
  • Assessment officer
  • Credit analyst
  • Data engineer
  • Economist 
  • Financial advisor
  • Graduate studies
  • Insurance broker
  • Investment broker
  • Logistics officer
  • Management consultant
  • Policy analyst

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