(B.Sc.) in Economics

Memorial offers major, minor and honours programs leading to either a bachelor of arts (BA) or bachelor of science (B.Sc.) in economics. We also offer applied economics courses in a wide variety of areas, including fishery, petroleum and mining, forestry, environmental, development, international, monetary, public sector, welfare, labour and health economics.

Students who study economics at Memorial can choose to complete the major as part of a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree. Students undertaking an economics major may also apply to complete the Economics Co-operative Education Option (ECEO).

Economics is a versatile field that deals with the analysis and management of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Economics gives us the analytical tools to understand questions such as how prices are determined, why some people are unemployed, why interest rates rise and fall, and why product is traded between nations.

Admission requirements - entry to the university
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by:

Intake Application deadline

• Fall (September) semester March 1
• Winter (January) semester Oct. 1
• Spring (May) semester Feb. 1

Admission to the major for BA students

• You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences by indicating bachelor of arts as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty is subject to your meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University.

Admission to the major for B.Sc. students

• If you're interested in completing economics as a science major, apply for admission into the Faculty of Science by indicating bachelor of science as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the Faculty of Science from high school is subject to meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University, including appropriate courses in mathematics and a laboratory science.
• Important to know: If you are applying to complete Economics as a B.Sc., you cannot choose Economics as your major at the time of application. Admission into the major requires the completion of university level courses. Follow the information listed below under your first year and admission to the major for further details.

Your first year
You can complete the economics major as part of a BA or B.Sc. program. Choose the appropriate degree below and have a look at a sample schedule of 10 courses you may need to take in your first year of the economics program.

• This is a sample only. Meet with an academic advisor to create a plan that aligns with your specific needs and goals.

Career opportunities
Our graduates have gone on to careers in:

• Business
• Finance and banking
• Law
• Accounting
• Private consulting
• Real estate
• Insurance and actuarial work
• Social enterprises
• Private sector (oil and gas, utilities and mining)
• Non-governmental organizations
• Providing economic research and economic analysis for governments at the federal, provincial and municipal levels

Note: some of these careers may call for supplementary education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential learning or professional courses and exams.