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Economics (Co-op Available)

Pursue either a B.A. or B.Sc. degree in Economics, learning alongside expert faculty and thought leaders in small-group classes, seminars and workshops.
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Grow your expertise in this important field of study, pursuing either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. You’ll learn the methodology and tools required to analyze complex economic issues such as unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and market regulation. In small group settings, you’ll benefit from meaningful interactions with expert faculty who are thought leaders in fields such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, and international trade. Economics majors at Trent develop important critical thinking and analytical skills through experiential learning, making you an indispensable asset to employers in any industry.

Degrees Offered:

  • B.A.
  • B.A. (Honours)
  • B.Sc.
  • B.Sc. (Honours)
  • B.A. Co-op (Peterborough Only)

Locations:

  • Peterborough
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Resume Boosters:

  • Graduate with 12 months of paid work experience in the field by choosing the co-op stream and completing three work terms with related businesses as part of your degree
  • Gain 100 hours of hands-on work experience with a local company through the Economics placement program
  • Develop a solution to one of the world’s pressing economic issues by leading your own honours thesis research project supervised by a leading professor
  • Travel the world and take your degree abroad, studying global markets and local economics from a new perspective
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Mathematicians and statisticians research mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques for solving problems in such fields as science, engineering, business and social science. Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are employed by universities, governments, bank and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations, and science and engineering consulting firms.

$26.09-$68.68/hr
Salary Range
10,100
Jobs in Canada
3,200
10YR Job Outlook
Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

  • Chartered Accountant
  • Actuary
  • Commodity Analyst/Trader
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  • Statistician
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Popular Courses:

  • The Canadian Economy
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  • Economics of Developing Countries
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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
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  • Co-op Requirements

Program Requirements:

  • A minimum 70% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

Co-op Requirements:

  • A minimum 80% overall final average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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