Economics and Data Analytics (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Data Analytics at Wilfrid Laurier University teaches you to work with complex data sets and draw insights for the big-picture business and policy issues facing today's world. Through this AACSB-accredited

Faculty: Lazaridis School of Business and Economics | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

data analyst; financial analyst; investment banking associate; market research analyst; public health statistician; statistical analyst

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Entry requirements

Average admission range: low 80s English at 70% Advanced Functions at 70% One of Calculus and Vectors or Data Management at 60% All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average. Note: Grade 12 Calculus is not required but highly recommended to streamline your required courses in first year.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 39,112 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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