Bachelor of Arts Programs (Economics)

The Saint Mary's approach:

• At Saint Mary’s, you can choose to pursue a major or honours in Economics within a Bachelor of Commerce or a Bachelor of Arts degree. There is a student-led tutorial service throughout the academic year, open to students in any Economics class. A co-op option is available with federal and provincial departments and agencies, as well as various financial institutions. Economics students at Saint Mary’s also have many opportunities for academic exchange, including Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa.

Why study Economics?

• Economists are central players in setting government policy — from social programs to economic development. In the private sector, they contribute to market research for new products, evaluate the impact of mergers, and assess tax policy. If you’re interested in human resources, the environment, international development, international financial markets, or money and banking, you might consider a major in Economics.

Hands-on research

• Recently, Economics students worked with professors as teaching assistants, participated in co-op job placements, worked at the Business Development Centre, volunteered at the International Centre, and helped run an international conference at Saint Mary’s during the summer on Experimental and Behavioural Economics.

Sample courses offered:

• Development Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Women and the Economy
• Money and Banking
• Public Finance: Taxation

Future career opportunities:

• International trade advisor
• Policy analyst
• Financial researcher
• Securities analyst
• Program evaluator
• Health policy analyst