The certificates in Intermediate Economics cover the fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and applications, as well as statistical analysis. Each consists of four courses which can be completed at your own pace.
Completing the Certificate in Intermediate Economics II gives you the mandatory courses required for most Masters of Arts in Economics programs in Canada, and can be taken by graduates from other programs who want to move into graduate studies in economics, including Laurier's Business Economics Master of Arts in Business Economics (MABE).
Certificate in Intermediate Economics I: University-level equivalent courses in introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics, calculus and statistics.
The equivalent courses at Laurier are EC120, EC140, EC285, MA129. Applicants who hold a degree in Economics will not be admitted.
Certificate in Intermediate Economics II: Certificate in Intermediate Economics I, or equivalent courses (third year microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics).
The equivalent courses at Laurier are EC270, EC290, and EC295. Applicants who hold a degree in Economics will not be admitted. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 72 to 100 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected]. |
| Test Scores: | - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]
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| Application Notes : | Laurier's language of instruction is English. If you have not studied for three or more years in an English curriculum, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency to our Recruitment and Admissions office. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.