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Co-op

Cut off Range:

75-77%

Program Summary

Economics may be a specialized area of knowledge, but it is relevant to almost every aspect of our lives. At its core, it is the study of reasoned choice in the context of scarce resources and competing interests. The need to make such choices pervades the day-to-day lives of all of us—as individuals and in society as a whole.

In Carleton’s Bachelor of Economics (BEcon), you will study the operation of market-based economies, examining the causes of economic growth, inflation, unemployment and international trade. Students who wish to focus their studies in particular areas may choose to complete one or two of the eight available concentrations:

Computational Analysis
Development
Economic Theory (recommended for students intending to pursue graduate studies in economics)
Economic Data Science
Financial Economics
International Political Economy
Mathematics and Quantitative Economics
Natural Resources, Environment, and Economy

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The Carleton Advantage

Study the operation of market-based economies, examining the causes of economic growth, inflation, unemployment and international trade.

Students in the BEcon who wish to focus their studies in particular areas may complete one or two of eight concentrations.

A BEcon Combined Honours program is also available for students who wish to study both Economics and another eligible discipline.

Carleton’s location in the nation’s capital allows students benefit from a wealth of research facilities, libraries and departments and agencies of the federal government.

By pursuing a degree in economics, students will develop the sound problem-solving, communication, analytical and research skills that many employers are looking for.

What students are saying

A lot of my Economics professors have worked in the government sector, so they have been able to bring real-world experiences to the theories we learn in class. Listening to my professors’ experiences have helped me learn to apply theories to their real-world examples. This opened my eyes to job possibilities and what might interest me in the future.

Mackenzie Veitch, Economics student

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