Academic Programs - Undergraduate

Economics

Are you passionate about public policy and international relations? Do finance or business grab your interest? When you study economics, you will combine art and science to understand the world around us.

An art and science of insight

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Economics is more than numbers, it’s the study of how choices shape the world. Why do prices rise? How do banks really work? How do government policies ripple across communities, countries, and even your morning coffee purchase? With economics, you’ll learn to see the patterns behind these questions and gain powerful tools to better understand, and improve, the world around you.

At Acadia, you can pursue economics through either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. Both offer flexibility: the BA lets you focus on people, policy, and society, while the BSc dives deeper into data, math, and modelling. Economics also pairs seamlessly with other programs, making it easy to pursue a double major in business or other fields.

Hands-on opportunities are everywhere. You can choose co-op to blend theory with real workplace experience, or dive into an honours program where you’ll pursue your own research interests, mentored one-on-one by professors who challenge you to think sharper and aim higher.

Sample Courses

ECON 2713
Environmental Economics
Explore climate change, carbon  taxes, and connections between  nature and the modern economy.

ECON 2883
Contemporary Economic Issues
A small-group seminar where professors tackle five different current policy debates.

ECON 3823
Urban Economics
Examine housing prices, supply, and  policies that shape healthier urban  environments.

ECON 3923
International Trade
Unpack trade flows, agreements,  tariffs, and who wins or loses in the global economy.

Career Options After Graduation

Economics graduates leave Acadia with analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills that open doors to careers in finance, government, business, and beyond.

  • Actuary
  • Banking Professional
  • Civil Servant
  • Data Analyst
  • Economic Policy Advisor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Risk Analyst
 

Degree Timeline

First Year

  • Take required introductory courses
  • Start thinking about a major or second major
  • Join clubs and get involved on campus and within the program

Middle Years

  • Consider co-op
  • Develop fields of specialization inside and outside economics
  • Get involved with research
  • Find a summer internship or job inside the department

Final Year

  • Choose to complete honours program  
  • Consider whether graduate school is for you
  • Earn your degree

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