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Economics Degree Planner

Economics

The Department of Economics at Dalhousie University offers a full slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, with opportunities to go beyond the classroom and expand your learning abroad.  Complete your undergraduate degree as a major, or consider completing an honours or co-op degree and/or earning one or more certificates if certain courses are taken as part of the program.


Your major map: Economics   

The Economics Major Map highlights academic and co-curricular opportunities and provides an overview of how students can optimize their degree. Students are encouraged to connect with advising supports at Dalhousie and use the Academic Calendar and Timetable to create their course plan.



Where your degree can take you

A BSc degree in Economics provides great preparation for a variety of careers. The skills and knowledge aquired through this program can be applied, but not limited to career paths in:

Policy, research, finance, business management, commerce, consulting, law, marketing, journalism, and education, among many more


Core competencies gained

Discipline-related skills: 

  • An understanding of the equity, efficiency, and sustainability of human behavior in the production, distribution, and consumption of commodities
  • Application of quantitative methods and computer modeling to measure and analyze economic problems, theories, and concepts 
  • Ability to apply economic reasoning to modern-day questions and societal issues, with a multi-faceted approach

Transferable skills: 

  • Academic writing and presentation skills
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Time management
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Basic statistical analyses 
  • Research skills
  • Data analysis

Possible careers and employment

Economics Alumni can be employed within a variety of industries and have multiple career path options. These are influenced by the student's elective courses, experiential learning choices, and certificates. Some of the options below will typically require graduate-level training*, while some can be pursued following the completion of baccalaureate program only.

  • Actuary 
  • Accountant*
  • Budget analyst
  • Business consultant
  • Commodities broker
  • Credit analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Economist*
  • Economic forecaster
  • External auditor
  • Financial advisor
  • Government economist* 
  • Investment banker
  • Journalist
  • Market research analyst*
  • Management consultant*
  • Policy analyst/advisor*
  • Politician*
  • Public relations advisor
  • Research assistant
  • Statistician 
  • Teacher/Professor*
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