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 Economics (BEcon)
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SchoolCarleton University
LocationOttawa, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 20,049
Full-time Graduate: 3,905
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length3 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*75%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

Admission Requirements

  • OSSD with six Grade 12 courses at the 4U or 4M level
  • Prerequisite courses must be at the 4U level with no individual grade below 60%
  • Grade 12 English 4U is recommended for all degrees
  • Grade 12 4U/4M credits for co-op work experience will not be considered as part of the six courses
  • Required Courses 
  • English
  • Advanced Functions*
  • (Calculus and Vectors recommended)
  • Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. Please see the chart below for minimum cut-off ranges. Grade ranges apply to the overall and prerequisite average.
  • The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.

*Students without Advanced Functions may be admitted conditionally and must complete ECON 0005 in their first term of study.

Cost
International: $41,384

Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs

International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.

Listed costs include compulsory fees.

Scholarships1 scholarship(s)
Description

Study decision-making in the face of scarce resources and competing interests, the operation of economies, financial markets and government regulation. Study how individuals make important life decisions and gain a thorough understanding of how firms compete, set prices and optimize processes. Explore how governments develop and administer policies to regulate trade, taxes or financial and environmental standards, and develop a foundation in economic theory and modern techniques of data analysis. To explore the concentration options, visit the Carleton website. Your career: federal and global departments; banking; consulting firms and NGOs; financial institutions; insurance companies; resource management; private-sector businesses

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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.