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Economics and Finance - BA (Hons)

Economics and Finance

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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Full-time format:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op

Part-time format:
N/A

Requirements: 
Grades-Only


Grade range:
 
70-75%

Faculty:
Faculty of Arts


Experiential learning:

Co-op available


Is this degree for you?

Are you curious about how the Canadian economy functions and how other global economies impact it? In the Economics and Finance degree program at ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ (×ÔÒùϵÁÐ), you'll examine big financial questions from every angle.

By exploring how markets are connected, you’ll learn how money, trade and business work on a global scale while mastering the digital tools used by financial professionals. 

You’ll explore international trade, financial markets and economic development, and will gain the analytical, quantitative, critical thinking and research skills you need for careers in banking, investing and even entrepreneurship. Plus, you’ll build a professional network before you graduate. 

The Economics and Finance degree program is one of 12 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.

Explore your courses

The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.

1st & 2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

  • ECN 104 Introductory Microeconomics
  • ECN 109 Basic Mathematics for Economics
  • ECN 204 Introductory Macroeconomics
  • SSH 105 Critical Thinking
  • SSH 205 Academic Writing and Research

REQUIRED GROUP 1: Four courses from Table I.

OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective.

 

Career possibilities

  • Consultant
  • Corporate banker
  • Economic advisor
  • Investment risk analyst
  • Validation associate

Employer possibilities

  • Deloitte
  • Google
  • Health Canada
  • Netflix
  • Ontario Ministry of Finance

Further education

  • Data Science and Analytics (MSc)
  • Finance (MBA)
  • Law (JD)
  • Public Policy and Administration (MA)

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Gain real-world experience

In this program, you'll gain experience inside and outside the classroom:


Career-integrated co-op program

Combine your academic studies with paid work experience and earn up to $65,000 while applying your knowledge.

Active learning

Take courses that simulate market research and explore economic forecasting, advanced market analysis and portfolio computer simulations.

Build your skills

Develop and apply skills in research and analytics for financial markets, including data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation of results.

Requirements

This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.

Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
  • Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)

An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.


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Fees and funding

Tuition and fees range 2026-2027

For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.

Full-time format:

Ontario: $7,400 - $7,425
Out-of-province: $9,200 - $9,225
International: $38,706 - $38,731

Over $20M across all levels of study

We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study. 
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Explore financial assistance

Learn more about government financial aid programs like OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans.
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“This program has been great for providing quality learning experiences that are necessary for success in the
ever-changing world of Economics and Finance."
- Josh, Economics and Finance, Student


Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts programs combine a liberal arts education with something unique: ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ's brand of relevant, practical learning that's designed to make you a well-rounded, informed human being who is also highly employable

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×ÔÒùϵÁÐ's Women in Economics promote gender diversity and embrace self-esteem for aspiring professionals

Learn how our undergraduate students established ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ’s Women in Economics (WIEC) group to celebrate, network and uplift women in the field of economic studies.

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Disclaimer: 

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.