Carleton University

Economics (BEcon)

Carleton University

Faculty:Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Economics, General
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $7,624
National: $9,259
International: $41,384

Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs

International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.

Listed costs include compulsory fees.



Scholarships:8
Careers:Securities Agents, Investment Dealers and BrokersFinancial Planners, Investigators, and UnderwritersBanking, Credit and Other Investment Managers

Description:

Study decision-making in the face of scarce resources and competing interests, the operation of economies, financial markets and government regulation. Study how individuals make important life decisions and gain a thorough understanding of how firms compete, set prices and optimize processes. Explore how governments develop and administer policies to regulate trade, taxes or financial and environmental standards, and develop a foundation in economic theory and modern techniques of data analysis. To explore the concentration options, visit the Carleton website. Your career: federal and global departments; banking; consulting firms and NGOs; financial institutions; insurance companies; resource management; private-sector businesses

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Admission Requirements

    • OSSD with six Grade 12 courses at the 4U or 4M level
    • Prerequisite courses must be at the 4U level with no individual grade below 60%
    • Grade 12 English 4U is recommended for all degrees
    • Grade 12 4U/4M credits for co-op work experience will not be considered as part of the six courses
    • Required Courses 
    • English
    • Advanced Functions*
    • (Calculus and Vectors recommended)
    • Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. Please see the chart below for minimum cut-off ranges. Grade ranges apply to the overall and prerequisite average.
    • The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.

    *Students without Advanced Functions may be admitted conditionally and must complete ECON 0005 in their first term of study.

    Application Notes :

    Information on English language requirements for future international students: https://admissions.carleton.ca/esl/a

    * 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.

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