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Study Economics in Canada

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Minor

    Political Economy Minor

    Athabasca University 🇨🇦 Athabasca, Canada

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  2. Certificate

    University Certificate in Financial Services

    Athabasca University 🇨🇦 Athabasca, Canada

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  3. Bachelor

    International Economics and Finance(BA)

    Ryerson University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  4. Major

    Financial Services Major (4-Year Post Diploma)

    Athabasca University 🇨🇦 Athabasca, Canada

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  6. Certificate

    Gestion des services municipaux (Certificate)

    University of Québec at Montreal (UQAM) 🇨🇦 Montréal, Canada

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  7. Foundation programme

    Pre-employment Instrument Technician (Trades & Technology Pre-employment)

    Collège Laflèche 🇨🇦 Trois-Rivières (Québec), Canada

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  8. Master

    Economics/JD, Combined , M.A. (Economics) & J.D. (Law)

    Queen's University 🇨🇦 Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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  9. Certificate

    Automotive Technician Foundation, Full-time, Certificate of Trades Training

    British Columbia Institute of Technology 🇨🇦 Burnaby, Canada

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  10. Other programmes

    Academic Services

    New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), Fredericton Campus 🇨🇦 Fredericton, CANADA, Canada

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  11. Master

    Master of Arts (M.A.); Economics (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  12. Master

    Master of Arts: Economics

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  13. Bachelor

    Applied Economics with a concentration in Natural Resources, Environment and Economy, Bachelor Honours

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  15. Major

    Human Services Major

    Athabasca University 🇨🇦 Athabasca, Canada

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  16. Other programmes

    Aboriginal Access Services

    University of the Fraser Valley 🇨🇦 Abbotsford, Canada

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  17. Other programmes

    Correctional Services (Gain the skills, knowledge and attitude needed to work with adults and youth who have been, or are at risk of being, in conflict with the law)

    Grant MacEwan University 🇨🇦 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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  18. Other programmes

    AccessAbility Services

    University of Toronto, Scarborough 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  19. Certificate

    Soutien pédagogique dans les services de garde éducatifs (nouveau programme) (Certificate)

    University of Québec at Montreal (UQAM) 🇨🇦 Montréal, Canada

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  20. Other programmes

    Food Services (online course)

    Langara College 🇨🇦 Vancouver, BC, Canada

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  21. Other programmes

    Finance and Economics

    Algoma University 🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

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  22. Scholarship

    International Trade (scholarship / bursary)

    Fleming College 🇨🇦 Peterborough, Canada

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Study Economics in Canada – facts and figures

In Canada, 73 universities and colleges offer 427 Economics programmes: 88 Bachelor, 25 Master and 11 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Toronto, Burnaby and Ottawa. Institutions with the widest choice: Sault College, British Columbia Institute of Technology and Carleton University.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 427 Economics programmes at 73 institutions in Canada. Popular cities include Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Toronto and Burnaby.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Canada?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Sault College, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Carleton University, Nova Scotia Community College and Fleming College.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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