Economics
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
BA
Full-Time, Part-Time
Yes
Yes
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Gain the analytical skills necessary for understanding and solving complex economic problems.
This program is offered by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies on the Keele Campus.
Economic problems arise out of the conflict between an apparently limitless human demand for goods and services and a limited supply of resources for satisfying those demands. Economics combines theory and analysis with attention to practical problems and critical modern issues.
The Economics program will expose you to both the wide range of individual and social problems that arise from this conflict and to the distinctive economic approach to their solution. Our unique teaching approach that blends theory and case studies to give you the in-depth training necessary to apply the analytical and quantitative tools needed to understand complex economic issues. You can create a mathematical and statistical concentration, focus on learning how to model and forecast economic activities, or get a comprehensive understanding of contemporary economics and/or business. You'll also develop skills to analyze practical business problems such as:
- Market Forecasting
- Pricing Policies
- Strategic Financing
- Business Development
Study with professors who receive prestigious national and international research grants and who publish in top ranked journals in the field such as The Journal of International Economics and the American Economic Review.
- Complement your study by attending on-going seminars on relevant topics and discover the many job opportunities available to you.
- Join the Economic Student Association. Its primary goal is to make the transition to university easier for undergraduates. The association also works towards providing networking opportunities for future student employment.
Questions?
Contact us at goyork@yorku.ca
Sample Schedule (First-year)
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introductory Mathematics for Economists I and II
- Humanities or Social Science general education course
- Natural Science general education course
- elective courses outside the major
Possible Career Paths
Explore what you can do with your degree- Economist
- Market analyst
- Policy adviser
I am a high-school student
I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university
I have been away from high-school for at least two years
I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment
Returning / Reactivating student (previously York)
Visiting Students
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Math 31
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Calculus 12
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
Baccalauréat Français
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BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Bachillerato
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Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
CAPE
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BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Calculus 1
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
Chinese High School
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BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
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Turkish High School
- Some programs require higher. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 4.0 or 70%.
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BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
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GCE
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of C is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
Hong Kong
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BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of %cutoff.hk%/5.0 required.
International Baccalaureat
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BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
Indian High School
- Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Advanced Math with Intro Calculus 120 or Pre-Calc 12B
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Math 3207 or Calculus 3208
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Calculus 12
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Math 31
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Math 31
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- MCV4U
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
OUAC code YFE
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
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BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
To be considered a mature student, you must:
Be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University
Have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years or have returned to upgrade after a two year absence
Have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited university or college
Have demonstrated potential for success through academic, professional or volunteer activities and other accomplishments
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BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Math 611B
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Grade 12 Calculus
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Calculus 30
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
Tawjihyah
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
United States High School (including AP exams)
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Senior-level calculus
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO)
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
BALiberal Arts & Professional Studies
Requirements for admission:
- Calculus 12
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74.
You are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.
