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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. This program will provide you with the knowledge and tools to comprehend, assess and analyze the many pressing issues and problems of society in an economic context.
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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.
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?
- Understand the science of describing the production and distribution of wealth
- Theoretical and empirical tools to comprehend, assess and analyze the many pressing issues and problems of society in an economic contexts
- Basic and advanced economic theory, public policy, labour and regional developments
- 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.
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 304.3 | Introduction to Empirical Economics
STAT 245.3 | Introduction to Statistical Methods
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 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.
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
Academic tips
- Apply for scholarships and bursaries
- Consider applying to the Economics Honours 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 an 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