Bachelor of Economics

Program Overview

The University of Regina's Economics program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic decision-making, equipping them with analytical, problem-solving, and financial literacy skills. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, personalized attention, and opportunities for research, co-op placements, and international experiences. Graduates are well-prepared for high-paying careers in diverse sectors and for pursuing advanced studies in economics and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The University of Regina offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics, with the option for Honours designations in both.

Objectives:

• Develop skills in analytical reasoning, problem-solving, data analysis, and financial literacy.
• Gain the ability to think through economic concepts and measure economic outcomes in the real world.
• Prepare students for a variety of high-paying careers in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
• Provide a solid foundation for pursuing graduate studies in economics and related fields.

Teaching:

• The program emphasizes hands-on learning and personalized attention from professors.
• Faculty members are described as passionate, energetic, and dedicated to student success.
• Students benefit from close mentorship from faculty members.

Careers:

• An economics degree positions graduates for a variety of high-paying careers in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
• Potential career paths include:
• Economic development specialist/analyst
• Economic policy analyst
• Research analyst
• Financial analyst
• Actuary
• Graduates are well-prepared to apply for master's and doctoral degree programs in economics and related fields.

Other:

• The program includes courses focused on current economic issues, such as government and the economy, issues in Canadian agriculture, and environmental economics.
• Students can enhance their degree by completing a combined major with business administration, geography, history, or statistics.
• The program offers opportunities for cooperative education placements, research, studying abroad, and participation in the Economics Student Association.
• The University of Regina awards several economics scholarships ranging from $900 to $6,000.
• The program emphasizes the importance of international experience and the broader worldview it brings.
• The program highlights the research conducted by faculty members, which includes areas such as:
• Agricultural research policy
• Behavioral economics
• Crime and public safety
• Economic development of Indigenous communities
• Economics of tax evasion
• Environment and energy
• Family and gender economics
• Health economics