BComm Economics at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

Economics at Mount Allison examines how market economies operate and how economic principles apply locally and globally, with interdisciplinary links to commerce, mathematics, philosophy and international relations. Students can take field courses in areas such as environmental, international and health economics, and gain research experience as assistants or summer research fellows.

Faculty: Commerce | Department: Economics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

A Bachelor of Commerce with honours in Economics, combining the Commerce degree with economics study. The programme is built around economic theory, policy analysis, mathematics and econometrics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, money and banking, international economics and economic history. Featured courses include ECON 1001 Principles of Microeconomics and ECON 1011 Principles of Macroeconomics.

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Commerce: Mount Allison undergraduate admission (all degrees): admission is based on academic record, leadership, commitment and potential for personal growth; recommended secondary prerequisites vary by degree and home province or country. English language (international applicants, if asked): TOEFL iBT 90 (minimum 20 per section), IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6), PTE Academic 60 (no score below 51), Duolingo 110, or three years of academic instruction at a Canadian secondary institution; conditional admission with the English summer pathway is possible.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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