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Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Honours)

  • ID:WLU010026
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration:
  • Intake:
  • Type:Full-time

Fees (CAD)

  • Application Fee:$156.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:$32,252.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$15,000.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$1,000.00
  • OtherFee/Year:$2,150.00
  • Application Fee:$156.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:$32,252.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$15,000.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$1,000.00
  • OtherFee/Year:$2,150.00

* Books, Student services fees

Estimated Total/program:
$202,232.00
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements :

Competitive IB Score-33 

  • English at 4
  • Mathematics at
  • IB Minimum Score : 31

English language requirements :

  • IELTS : 6.5 or higher with a minimum 6.0 in each band
  • TOEFL IBT : overall score 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component. Paper-based testing: 560 overall.
  • CAEL of CAEL Online : 70 overall, 60 in each band.
  • PTE : 59 overall or higher
  • CAE : overall score of 176
  • Duolingo : minimum score of 115

Course Information

We believe a successful Economics program provides a combination of sound mathematics, strong statistical analysis and the ability to powerfully convey these findings. Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics provides rigorous training that will give you both theoretical and empirical methods to understand, interpret and communicate the key issues in today’s society.

Laurier’s Economics department is uniquely positioned within our Lazaridis School of Business and Economics to provide you with the option to complete your degree in Economics and Accounting or Economics and Financial Management. The end result is an Economics graduate that has the tools and skills to make a huge impact in the workforce.

You'll study economics from the micro level, looking at individual businesses and homes. Also look at the macro level, evaluating entire economics and industries. Learn about, interpret and explore challenges facing society, such as scarcity, inflation and unemployment.

Program Highlights

  • Co-op is available (apply after first year).
  • Laurier’s Economics department is uniquely positioned within our Lazaridis School of Business and Economics to provide you with the option to complete your degree in Economics and Accounting or Economics and Financial Management.
  • This program is policy-focused and great preparation for graduate school.

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First-Year Courses

  • Introduction to Microeconomics

  • Introduction to Macroeconomics

  • Introductory to Calculus and Social Sciences or Calculus I

  • 3.5 non-economics elective credits

Sample First-Year Electives

  • Evil and Its Symbols

  • Environment, Sustainability and Society

  • Pirates! A World History

Sample Upper-Year Courses

  • Economics of Inequality

  • Economics of the Canadian Banking and Financial System

  • Industrial Organization

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • accountant/auditor
  • actuary
  • bank examiner/trust officer
  • business forecaster
  • commodity/industry analyst
  • financial analyst
  • insurance agent/broker
  • insurance underwriter

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 1000.00 ($) CAD 

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