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Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

  • ID:WLU010026
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Ontario High School Curriculum

  • Minimum admission range of mid 80s.
  • Competitive admission range of high 80s.
  • English at 70%.
  • Advanced Functions at 70%.
  • One of Calculus and Vectors or Data Management at 60%.
  • All required courses calculated in admission average, including English. 

English Requirements

Laurier’s language of instruction is English. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency to our Recruitment and Admissions office.

You can:

  • Submit a minimum score on an accepted test of English proficiency (listed below); or

  • Complete the Laurier English and Academic Foundation (LEAF) program.

If you have studied in an English-language school system on a full-time basis for a minimum of three years, you may request an exemption.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component.

  • Paper-based testing: 560 overall.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), An academic score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.

  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL), 70 overall; 60 in each band.

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE), 59 overall or higher.

  • Cambridge Assessment English (CAE), Overall score of 176.

  • Duolingo English Test, 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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Sample Courses

  • Economic Development

  • Economics of Health

  • Environmental Economics

  • Historical Development of the International Economy

  • Economics of the Canadian Banking and Financial System

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • accountant/auditor
  • actuary
  • bank examiner/trust officer
  • brand research analyst
  • business consultant/analyst
  • business forecaster
  • commodity/industry analyst
  • compensation and benefits administrator
  • controller
  • economic developer
  • economist
  • financial planner
  • financial analyst
  • insurance agent/broker
  • insurance underwriter
  • internal bank auditor
  • investment banking analyst
  • lawyer/paralegal
  • loan/mortgage officer
  • management consultant
  • market research analyst
  • pension plan administrator
  • pricing analyst
  • public policy analyst
  • securities trader
  • statistician/sports statistician
  • technical analyst

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance

$624 per year

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