Bachelor of Arts – Economics – General

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Algoma University is a three-year undergraduate program focusing on real-world economic theory, application, and policy exploration:

• Multi-Level Economic Analysis: Covers economic principles across regional, national, and international contexts, focusing on how governments, businesses, financial institutions, and individuals interact to allocate resources.

• Broad Curriculum Coverage: Includes courses in microeconomics, environmental economic policies, urban economics, economic development, economics of finance, and elementary statistical methods.

• Interactive Learning Environment: Offers small class sizes that enable direct interaction with professors, hands-on learning experiences, and strong mentorship.

• Core Skill Outcomes: Prepares graduates to analyze quantitative and qualitative data, solve complex policy and financial problems, recognize analytical constraints in economics, and communicate effectively in professional settings.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 79.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying results are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants can satisfy language requirements by taking English language courses prior to beginning academic studies, with program length based on initial test results.

Entrance scholarships for international students at Algoma University are automatically applied upon admission review and available for undergraduate and post-secondary certificate programs:

Chancellor's Award ($5,000 CAD/year, up to $20,000 CAD total): Awarded to high school graduates enrolled full-time (15 credits/term). Requires an A+ average (90–100% OSSD equivalent) and higher language scores (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 85 / PTE 65 / Duolingo 125). Renewable for up to 3 additional years with an 80% annual average, 12 credits/term minimum, and no failed courses.

President's Award ($2,500 CAD, one-time): Granted to Ontario Secondary School (OSSD) graduates entering their first year full-time (12 credits/term) with an average of 80%–89.9% across top six Grade 12 U/M courses.

The Dean's Award ($1,000 CAD, one-time): Granted to incoming first-year international students studying full-time (minimum 12 credits/term) holding a minimum B+ academic standing (or equivalent).

Award of Excellence ($500 CAD, one-time): Granted to incoming first-year international students studying full-time (minimum 12 credits/term) holding a minimum B academic standing (or equivalent).