Business Economics
Apply your economics tool kit to a Saskatoon business in our Career Internship Program. Publish an article in the internationally distributed Saskatchewan Economics Journal. Get involved with the Economics Student Society. Get hired in a well-paid position before you've even graduated. These opportunities and more are available to you when you choose to major in Business Economics at the University of Saskatchewan.
What is Economics?
Economics is the science describing the production and distribution of wealth. The undergraduate Economics program provides students with the theoretical and empirical tools to comprehend, assess and analyze the many pressing issues and problems of society in an economic context. Areas of study include basic and advanced economic theory, public policy, labour and regional development, as well as the quantitative and historical aspects of economics.
The study of economics, as with most things worth doing, is not an
easy endeavour. However, it will challenge, enlighten and perhaps
even inspire you. My decision to study economics at the University of
Saskatchewan, with the department's dedicated instructors and great
resources, is one I will certainly never regret.—Tina Yang,
B.A. Double Honours, 2007 (Economics and Political Studies)
A Stepping Stone...
An undergraduate degree in Economics provides an excellent academic background for students interested in advanced studies in accounting, business, commerce, communications, finance, international studies, journalism, law or politics. A Master's or Ph.D. degree can be a significant advantage in terms of career opportunities. The University of Saskatchewan's highly regarded undergraduate Economics program has provided our students with solid foundations to successfully pursue advanced degrees in economics at the U of S as well as in leading universities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and France.
Career Opportunities
There is a wide spectrum of professional opportunities available to Economics graduates. Many pursue professional careers in government or in international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Economic experts are increasingly in demand as the business world globalizes and becomes increasingly high-tech in nature.
Students with training in economics are actively recruited into the job market locally, nationally and internationally for positions related to corporate policy, business management, intellectual property, international development, international trade, marketing, price analysis, community development and resource management.
The U of S Advantage
The Economics program at the University of Saskatchewan is respected across Canada. It offers a well-rounded curriculum that delivers solid classroom instruction combined with intensive tutorials. The faculty members of the Department of Economics are leaders in their fields and are widely published in topics covering the spectrum of quantitative, theoretical and historical economics.
One of the unique advantages to the U of S program is a new Work Experience Internship Program that not only gives students practical work experience in the areas they have been studying but also involves them directly in the local business community.
Choose Your Program!
The Department of Economics offers a full range of degree options to suit the needs and interests of students. The Business Economics program combines courses in the Department of Economics and the Edwards School of Business.
This degree provides students with a rigorous background in both economics and business that will prepare them for the world of commerce, finance and public service. Specialized economic and business knowledge is coupled with a liberal arts education. Students graduate from this program with all the skills necessary to enter the private and public sectors as business economists.
Students who have successfully completed a university degree in some other discipline may be eligible to earn a Post-Degree Specialization Certificate in Economics. This recognition can be a practical asset and a strong complement to many degree programs.
A minor in Economics may be taken in conjunction with a four-year major or Honours program in any other subject area. Minors are a great way to broaden a student’s future academic and career options.
A Major in Business Economics
Students majoring in Economics can choose from one of the following degrees:
Business Economics- B.A. Four-year
- B.A. Honours
Students who begin their studies in other colleges may also enter these programs by transferring to the College of Arts & Science.
Outstanding Students
- Kit Ling Lam was awarded the 2005 Lewis C. Gray Prize in Economics. Kit has been admitted to the Master's Program in Economics. She was also one of the recipients of a College of Graduate Studies & Research Dean's Scholarship, in the amount of $36,000 over two years.
- University of Saskatchewan Economics major Gordon Thiessen is the former Governor of the Bank of Canada.
- University of Saskatchewan Economics major Pat Youzwa is President of Sask Power.
Innovative Programming
- Business Economics - The U of S is one of few universities offering this type of interdisciplinary programming.
- Career Internship Program - U of S Economics majors apply the expertise they have developed in their university studies to the real world in market intelligence, research, communications and information management positions.
Getting Involved!
The
Saskatchewan Economics Journal gives Economics students the opportunity to submit material for publication and to become involved in the publishing and business aspect of the journal. This is a great way to meet people while developing business and leadership skills.
Join the Economics Student Society, an active club that organizes numerous social events each year and plans the graduation finale for Economics students. The club is a great place to meet new people and make friends with students who share similar interests.
Research Initiatives
The Saskatchewan Bureau of Economics Research (SABER) is a research arm of the Department of Economics that facilitates and encourages applied and theoretical economics research on campus. Consisting of university professors, visiting scholars, term appointees and professional research associates, SABER provides Saskatchewan with a rich and diverse pool of economic expertise to conduct research on a wide array of topics. Research initiatives are welcomed from both the public and private sectors.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of high school subjects required for admission. Please select the province/territory where you completed high school.
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