This Major is not offered currently.

Economics is about answering how and why. How and why do we produce, distribute, and purchase our goods and services? How and why do we address problems? How and why do we make decisions? When we attempt to answer those questions, we attempt to understand Economics.

In the Economics program at the University of New Brunswick Saint John, you’ll learn to use analytical, mathematical, and statistical techniques to answer questions and solve problems. You’ll examine the roles individuals, consumers, small businesses, managers, CEOs, and politicians play in shaping both the Canadian and global economies.

A certificate in Economics and a certificate in Financial Markets are also available.

Why Economics at UNB ?

Interactive classes with award-winning instructors provide opportunities for you to debate, question, and work closely with your instructors and peers. 

Hands-on learning

• Coursework involving case studies and group projects
• Co-operative education (co-op) program

Skills you will acquire

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Judgement
• Decision making
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Analytical
• Mathematical and Statistical

• Official or notarized transcripts/grades
• Certified translation of the official transcript if it's not in English
• English language proficiency test
• A resume of your education and work experience (if you are over the age of 21)
• Passport or visa documents

• Course requirements:
  • Senior English Literature (60% or higher)
  • 4 electives from group 1
  • 1 elective from groups 1, 2 or 3

Group 1: Senior Secondary Additional or Advanced Math, Biology, Chemistry, Computer / Information Technology, French, Geography, History, Geology, Law, Political Science, Science, Physics, Sociology, Environmental Studies.

Group 2: Senior Secondary Accounting, Business Studies, Marketing.

Group 3: Senior Secondary Communication, Art, Music, Drama.

China: 

Senior Middle Two and Three results, as well as a graduation certificate. 

Students may also be asked to report scores from the National College Entrance Examination grades of 70% or above.

India: 

Indian School Certificate Examination, Intermediate Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate or All India Senior School Certificate grades 60% or higher OR General Certificate of Education (GCE).

Iran: 

Official copies of High School and Pre-university transcripts. The minimum required grade for entrance is 14.