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Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Algoma University

Algoma University, Canada

Programme overview

This Bachelor of Arts in Economics focuses on theory, applied analysis and current policy issues at regional, national and international levels, examining how governments, businesses, financial institutions and individuals shape the distribution of a country's goods and services. Classes are small and co-op options exist; study can be full-time or part-time, day or evening, with spring and summer terms.

Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time / co-op  |  Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Topics include microeconomics, urban economics, economic development, environmental economic policy, economics of finance and elementary statistical methods for economists.

Career pathways

Financial planner, economist, financial advisor, market researcher, financial manager, loan officer, statistician, budget analyst, investment analyst, banker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario secondary school applicants: six Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U and two U/M Math, minimum 65% average (Economics, Sault Ste. Marie).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Full-time September admission via OUAC; January, May and part-time admission by direct application to Algoma University.

Canadian applicants for full-time September admission apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC): Undergrad 101 for current Ontario high school students, Undergrad 105 for all other applicants. January, May and part-time applicants apply directly on the Algoma U application with a non-refundable $70 CAD application fee.

Application fee for international applicants is $125.00; application fee for non-OUAC applicants is $70.00.

Apply through the official page: https://algomau.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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