BEcon Economics (General) at Carleton University

Entry requirements

An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission. Admission is based on the Ontario high school system; the cut-off average is set each year per programme. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include a 4U course in English (or anglais) and 4U Advanced Functions (or equivalent). ECON 0005 taken at Carleton with a minimum grade of C- also satisfies the Advanced Functions requirement. Applicants who do not present with Advanced Functions or ECON 0005 may be admitted conditionally with the requirement that they complete ECON 0005 with a minimum grade of C- in their first term of study in the degree in order to be eligible to continue. Applicants submitting an English language test to satisfy the requirements of the English Language Proficiency section of this Calendar may use that test to also satisfy the 4U English prerequisite requirement.