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Business Economics

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - View all program options

Learn how to get the most out of your degree and prepare for your future career.

Economics is the science describing the production and distribution of wealth. Business Economics provides you with a background in both economics and commerce, with special emphasis in economics, so as to prepare you for the world of business, finance, and public service.

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Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Year 1 courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

ECON 111.3 | Introductory Microeconomics
ECON 114.3 | Introductory Macroeconomics

You choose

From a variety of courses to fulfill your degree requirements

Academic tips

Explore information about your program in the course and program catalogue
Meet with an academic advisor for help choosing your courses and planning your degree
Visit the student Learning Hub for help developing your academic skills
Visit the current students page for relevant information related to the Economics program

What will I learn?

Knowledge and tools to comprehend, assess and analyze the many pressing issues and problems of individuals, businesses and society in an economic context
Understand the science of describing the production and distribution of wealth
Prepare students for the world of business, finance, and public service
Learn about both economics and commerce from a liberal arts perspective gaining a unique, valuable and flexible approach to these areas of study
Quantitative and historical aspects of economics

Gain relevant experience

Familiarize yourself with study abroad programs to make informed decisions in your later years of study
Explore undergraduate research opportunities
Consider enrolling in an experiential learning class

Create local and global connections

Join the Economics Student Society
Visit the USask Community Centre to make connections and build community
Get involved in your campus community through student groups, campus rec, and USask events
Before you register in your first-year courses, sign up to be a part of a Learning Community
Get to know your faculty and their research interests

Get career ready

Meet with a career educator at Career Services to explore your career possibilities
Take a career assessment to learn more about your strengths, personality, interests, and values
Create your résumé and cover letter to take advantage of part-time and summer job opportunities
Develop your LinkedIn profile to begin building your professional brand

Featured courses

ECON 221.3 Women and the Economy
ECON 227.3 Wage Determination
ECON 277.3 Economics of the Environment
ECON 311.3 Money Banking and Capital Markets
ECON 416.3 Financial Economics

Explore your major

Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Middle years courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

You choose

ECON 211.3 Intermediate Microeconomics OR ECON 273.3 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
ECON 214.3 Intermediate Macroeconomics OR ECON 274.3 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
From a variety of courses to fulfill your degree requirements

Academic tips

Check DegreeWorks and meet with an academic advisor to ensure your degree is on track
Apply for scholarships and bursaries
Declare your major in the PAWS
Consider applying to the Business Economics Honours program in your final year

Add to your major

Choose from a variety of certificates to complement your major.

Gain relevant experience

Consider applying to the A. Boving Economics Internship Program
Explore study abroad options or gain support as an international student through the International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC)
Become a peer mentor through the College of Arts and Science or Peer Health
Sign up for a Student Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
Get involved in research by applying for a research assistantship

Create local and global connections

Join the Economics Student Society
Engage with your community through volunteering and Co-Curricular Record activities
Meet with new people and grow your cultural understanding through Building Bridges and Global Connections

Get career ready

Discover job opportunities, explore career options, and meet professionals at Career Services events and career fairs
Explore experiential learning opportunities to gain relevant experience and skills
Expand your professional network on LinkedIn
Get a better understanding of your career possibilities through career informational interviews
Conduct occupational research through Job Bank and LinkedIn

USask Student Competencies

USask Student Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes developed and leveraged to achieve success in your learning and work:

Engaging in our intercultural society
Nurturing successful relationships
Leveraging technology
Adaptive design and problem solving
Communicating meaningfully
Cultivating well-being

Explore your major

Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Final year courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

You choose

From a variety of courses to fulfill your degree requirements

Apply to graduate

Academic tips

Apply for scholarships and bursaries
Consider applying to the Business Economics Honours program

Consider applying to a graduate program

Business Administration (M.B.A)
Economics (M.A.)

Find a program

Gain relevant experience

Apply to the A. Boving Economics Internship Program
Consider running for a leadership position with the Arts and Science Student Union (ASSU) or the USask Students' Union (USSU)

Create local and global connections

Join the USask Alumni and Friends community
Visit the Resources for Economists page to connect with relevant professional assocations

Get career ready

Update your résumé, cover letter or CV to apply for jobs
Meet with Career Services to prepare for your interview
Explore experiential learning opportunities to gain relevant experience and skills
If you are new to Canada, take time to learn about how to search for a job in Canada

USask Student Competencies

USask Student Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes developed and leveraged to achieve success in your learning and work:

Engaging in our intercultural society
Nurturing successful relationships
Leveraging technology
Adaptive design and problem solving
Communicating meaningfully
Cultivating well-being

Possible destinations

People with a business economics degree take their knowledge and skills into many different industries and occupations. Some of the career paths listed here require further education and training.

Career paths

Agricultural Economist
Business Analyst
Business Development Officer
Demographic Researcher
Econometrician
Economic Analyst
Economic Policy Researcher
Economist
Financial Analyst
Financial Planner

Forecast Analyst
Foreign Trade Manager
Government Researcher
International Business Analyst
International Trade Specialist
Investment Banking Analyst
Investment Consultant
Labour Market Analyst
Labour Policy Analyst
Loan Officer

Market Researcher
Pricing Analyst
Product Analyst
Purchaser
Regional Development Manager
Research Assistant
Revenue Officer
Risk Analyst
Statistician
Tax Economist

A degree in economics will be very useful in the labor market as economists are able to work in a diverse number of fields. The degree is highly flexible and isn’t limited to any one industry. Every business, government, and household needs an economist.

—third-year economics student

Where do USask alumni work?

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
BMO Financial Group
CIBC
Colliers
FCC/FAC
Government of Alberta

Government of Saskatchewan
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
MNP
Nutrien
Prairies Economic Development Canada
RBC

Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation
SaskPower
Scotiabank
The World Bank
University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan

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"As an economics student, I get to ask my lecturers not just for academic advice but also for life lessons and guidance on my career path. The skill I’ve developed that has been most helpful is the ability to connect the dots - it has improved my ability to solve problems in innovative ways."

—David, third-year economics student

"I chose to stick with an Economics degree because it provided the opportunity to dive into different sectors. Yet at the same time it opened the window that gave a glimpse into how the country and the world operatess."

—Dolapo, Bachelor of Arts in economics (honours) '20