Bachelor of Arts – Economics (General)

The Bachelor of Economics program trains students to analyze data, evaluate economic policies, and understand how societies make decisions regarding limited resources. Students gain foundational knowledge in microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative data analysis, statistics, and strategic decision-making.

The curriculum covers a wide array of theoretical and practical topics, including:

• Core Foundation: Microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and statistical analysis.

• Policy & Applied Topics: Canadian economic policy, affordable housing, unemployment, inflation, income inequality, monetary policy, the Bank of Canada, financial markets, and international trade.

• Flexible Program Structures: Can be taken as a 3-Year General B.A. (90 credits) or a 4-Year Honours B.A. (120 credits) with options to complete as a Specialization, Major, Concentration, or Minor.

Minimum Education Level: Grade 12 / High School Diploma

Minimum Academic Average: 70.0%

Language Proficiency Tests (Mandatory):

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum

• TOEFL: 88.0 minimum

• PTE: 60.0 minimum

• Duolingo: 120 minimum

*Conditional admission is offered via English language pathway courses prior to full degree enrollment. Direct applicants without current language test scores may apply but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

Important Program Notes
Degree Breadth Requirements: Students in the Bachelor of Arts stream must complete 6 credits in Linguistic Awareness, 6 credits in Indigenous Content, and 6 credits in Sciences alongside their core economics electives.
Career Pathways: Prepares graduates for careers in financial analysis, banking, corporate planning, investment analysis, public policy, economic consultancy, and government service.
Featured Scholarship: International Excellence Scholarships
International students applying to undergraduate programs at Laurentian University are automatically evaluated for merit-based entrance scholarships.
Total Award Value: $10,000 CAD to $60,000 CAD overall (evaluated automatically upon admission; no separate application required).
Scholarship Tiers:
90.0% – 100.0% Average: Up to $60,000 CAD total ($15,000 CAD in Year 1, renewable annually).
80.0% – 89.9% Average: Up to $40,000 CAD total ($10,000 CAD in Year 1, renewable annually).
Renewal Criteria: Must maintain full-time enrollment status (30 credits per academic year) with an academic average of at least 80.0% (GPA = 7.5).