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Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Political Studies Major
Economics and politics is the "study of choices" and so is concerned with all areas of our lives. It provides rigorous analysis of many real world subjects: governments, taxes, unemployment, financial markets, international trade, development and economic growth, but also poverty, crime, pollution, health care, education, the environment and many other areas.
The best reason to study economics and politics is to better understand the world and help you make better choices. It can help you become a better citizen and a more rigorous thinker...not to mention its contribution to advancing your career goals.
Major requirements
The Major in Economics and Political Studies requires the completion of at least 57 credits in Economics and Political Science, of which a minimum of 30 credits must be at the upper level (3000- and 4000- level) of which no less than 6 credits must be at the 4000 level.
Students normally declare a major at the beginning of their 3rd year, but they must meet specific lower level requirements to be admitted.
Lower level requirements
ECON 1900 | Principles of Microeconomics |
ECON 1950 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
ECON 2320 | Economics and Business Statistics 1 |
ECON 2430 | Global and Canadian Economic Issues* |
ECON 2950 | Intermediate Macroeconomics 1* |
POLI 1110 | The Government and Politics of Canada |
POLI 1210 | Contemporary Ideologies |
Two 2000-level electives |
*Students may substitute any other ECON course at the 2000-level or above for either ECON 2430 or ECON 2950 but not both.
Upper level economics and political science requirements (30 credits)
At least five courses (15 credits) from the following: | |
ECON 3100 | Canadian Financial Markets |
ECON 3330 | Applied Statistics for Economics |
ECON 3410 | Economics of Climate Change |
ECON 3500 | Public Finance |
ECON 3550 | International Economics |
ECON 3600 | Labour Economics |
ECON 3610 | The Economics of Gender |
ECON 3650 | Government and Business |
ECON 3670 | Economic Analysis of Law |
ECON 3690 | Community Economic Development |
ECON 3700 | Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Economics of Project Evaluation |
ECON 3710 | Environmental Economics |
ECON 3730 | Forestry Economics |
ECON 3740 | Land Use Economics |
ECON 3840 | Economics Analysis of Health Services |
ECON 3990 | Special Topics in Economics* |
ECON 4560 | International Macroeconomics and Finance |
ECON 4720 | Sustainable Economic Development |
ECON 4990 | Special Topics in Economics* |
*ECON 3990 and 4990 can be used only if the special topics covered are related to the major area as determined by an academic advisor.
At least five courses (15 credits) from the following: | |
POLI 3010 | Canadian Political Parties |
POLI 3030 | Federalism in Canada |
POLI 3050 | Canadian Political Ideas |
POLI 3100 | Local Government in Canada |
POLI 3200 | American Government and Politics |
POLI 3420 | Modern Political Thought |
POLI 3440 | Social Political Thought |
POLI 3460 | Democratic Theory |
POLI 3500 | The Politics of Mexico |
POLI 3520 | Politics of Development |
POLI 3610 | Canadian Foreign Policy |
POLI 3640 | Introduction to Politics of the Middle East |
POLI 3650 | Politics and Business |
POLI 4010 | Canadian Provincial and Regional Politics |
POLI 4020 | Politics of the Canadian Constitution |
POLI 4050 | Topics in Canadian Politics |
POLI 4060 | Topics in Latin American Politics |
Upper level courses in ECON and POLI may not be offered every year. Contact an academic advisor to determine what is being scheduled in the coming semesters.