Economics

What is Economics?

Economics probes the material aspects of our existence – as a country, a trading partner, a community or an organization. Economists analyze a vast spectrum of information in order to understand or predict how various activities will affect the economy at any given time. Economics is the study of collective and individual behaviour.

Why study Economics at Concordia?

This Major provides students with an integrated perspective on the overall operation of an organization. It is geared toward developing aptitudes that are more strategic in nature, while nurturing problem-solving and the implementation of strategic and tactical solutions. Students may focus either on large and internationally-oriented businesses or upon small enterprises. The conceptual emphasis is complemented by an applied emphasis on organizational analysis and consulting. We equip students with the fundamentals needed to be effective change agents, either as entrepreneurs, managers or consultants. Students will also develop skills for managing sustainably and competitively in a changing world and to manage in economically, ethically, environmentally, and socially responsible ways.

What is the difference between doing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics?

Students in the BA Economics will study 42 credits in Economics and will then compliment these credits with another Major from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, a Minor, or general elective credits.

BComm Economics students complete 42 credits of Commerce courses, 24 credits of Economics courses, 12 credits of JMSB electives and 12 credits of electives taken outside of JMSB.

Please note that students in the BA Economics are not eligible for one of the business Minors offered by JMSB, but qualify for the Minor in Business Studies.

What potential skills will I acquire pursuing an economics degree?

What are the potential career options I have with an education in economics?

What additional training is necessary for a successful career in economics?

Compliment your economics major with any of the following business minors

Get Involved with Organizations at Concordia

John Molson Competition Program (JMCC)

Each year, 45 men and women are chosen to represent JMSB in regional, national and international case competitions. The competitions are in various disciplines such as economics, finance, management, marketing, accounting, MIS, human resources, tax, strategy, entrepreneurship, ethics and labour arbitration.

Economics Student Association

An association established several years ago in response to the needs and concerns of economics students. The Association acts as a student voice to the department as a whole. This association also functions as a social outlet for the students, organizing such events as wine and cheese and sports outing.

Curriculum for a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

Core	Economics Major	Electives
COMM 210	ECON 301	12 credits taken from outside the John Molson School of Business
COMM 212	ECON 302
COMM 215	ECON 303
COMM 217	ECON 304
COMM 220	+ 12 additional credits taken from 400-Level ECON courses	Remaining 12 elective credits from any faculty or one of the offered Business Minors
COMM 222
COMM 224
COMM 225
COMM 226
COMM 305
COMM 308
COMM 315
COMM 320
COMM 401
Total: 42 credits	Total: 24 credits	Total: 24 credits

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