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Economics may be a specialized area of knowledge, but it is relevant to almost every aspect of our lives. At its core, it is the study of reasoned choice in the context of scarce resources and competing interests. The need to make such choices pervades the day-to-day lives of all of us—as individuals and in society as a whole.

Carleton’s Bachelor of Economics (BEcon) is offered as an Honours program in which you study the operation of market-based economies, examining the causes of economic growth, inflation, unemployment and international trade. You will look at how governments manage their economies by developing and administering policies to regulate activities such as trade, taxes and competition, and you will study economic theory and research methods. Students in the BEcon (Honours) who wish to focus their studies in particular areas may complete one or two of seven concentrations:

• Computational Analysis
• Development
• Economic Theory (recommended for students intending to pursue graduate studies in economics)
• Financial Economics
• International Political Economy
• Mathematics and Quantitative Economics
• Natural Resources, Environment, and Economy

The Carleton Advantage

Study the operation of market-based economies, examining the causes of economic growth, inflation, unemployment and international trade.

Students in the BEcon who wish to focus their studies in particular areas may complete one or two of eight concentrations.

A BEcon Combined Honours program is also available for students who wish to study both Economics and another eligible discipline.

Carleton’s location in the nation’s capital allows students benefit from a wealth of research facilities, libraries and departments and agencies of the federal government.

By pursuing a degree in economics, students will develop the sound problem-solving, communication, analytical and research skills that many employers are looking for.

Careers

By pursuing a degree in economics, you will develop the sound problem-solving, communication, analytical and research skills that employers are looking for.

Carleton Economics graduates can be found working in many different federal and provincial government departments and agencies, including: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Bank of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Department of Finance Canada, Statistics Canada and Global Affairs Canada, private-sector businesses (including high-tech), banks, financial institutions and insurance companies, Canadian consulting firms and nongovernmental organizations.