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Queen's Economics Department maintains a distinguished legacy as one of Canada's premier institutions for economic education and research. Our undergraduate curriculum encourages an in-depth exploration of diverse economic topics, focusing particularly on modern analytical frameworks and methodologies. Students specializing in economics or applied economics will engage with coursework covering sophisticated economic analysis, statistical methods, the historical evolution of modern economies, and practical applications of economic theory across various domains including public finance, international affairs, environmental resources, business fluctuations, employment markets, and comparative economic systems. At Queen's, economics students develop a versatile skill set encompassing analytical reasoning, quantitative methods, computational proficiency, and effective communication - assets that create strong foundations for numerous advanced study options and professional paths. Alumni from our program have advanced to graduate studies in economics and various professional fields including financial services, business management, public policy, legal studies, labor relations, information systems, and environmental management, while others have secured influential roles in corporate enterprises, non-profit organizations, and government agencies at municipal, provincial, and federal levels.
Applicants must have the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and six 4U/4M courses. Students must have a minimum of three 4U courses, except where stated otherwise. Students in francophone schools may offer the equivalent of English 4U.
The accepted tests of facility in English and the minimally acceptable scores for each are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Score of 6.5 on Academic Module with no band below 6.0; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - iBT (Internet Based TOEFL)/88 overall: 24 Writing, 22 Speaking, 22 Reading, 20 Listening; Paper Based TOEFL (PBT)/580 (TBC); Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Overall band of 70 with no band below 60; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 90; Queen’s School of English - High standing on 12-week English for Academic Purposes advanced level English courses; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 60.