Economics University of Northern British Columbia

Overview

The Economics programme at the University of Northern British Columbia provides a rigorous foundation in the analysis of economic agents and their complex interactions. Students explore how behavioural rules and causal relationships shape the modern social science landscape while considering broader political and cultural forces.

The curriculum is designed to highlight the interaction between the economy and technological change. By identifying behavioural rules and examining variables, the programme encourages a historical approach to understanding institutional structures. This ensures graduates possess a versatile toolkit for navigating global financial environments.

Students can choose from several distinct pathways, including a Major in Economics or various joint majors.

Why Economics at the University of Northern British Columbia?

The institution places a special emphasis on courses that facilitate comparative studies and recognise the pervasiveness of technological shifts. Teaching features include a focus on identifying agents in the economy and analysing their interactions through a social science lens. This approach helps students develop generalizations based on behavioural rules.

The faculty includes distinguished professors and researchers who guide students through both theoretical and applied economics. Facilities and resources at the university support a deep dive into econometrics and mathematical modelling. Distinctive teaching features ensure that students understand the causal relationships that distinguish economics from other fields.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 963 per credit
• National fee: CAD 204 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics
• Linear Algebra
• Calculus I
• Calculus for Non-majors
• Canadian Business
• Computer Systems and Programming
• Planning for Transformation
• The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada
• Global Studies
• Contemporary Political Issues
• Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences
• Political Philosophy: Antiquity to Early Modernity
• Political Philosophy: Early Modernity to Post-Modernity
• Multivariable Calculus I
• Multivariable Calculus II
• Foundations of Modern Mathematics
• Ordinary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems
• Complex Analysis
• Survey of Algebra
• Mathematical Analysis
• Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers
• Computer Programming I
• Writing and Communication Skills
• Expository Writing

Careers with Economics

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in the community and global sectors through practical applications and potential internships. The programme supports career paths in economic evaluation, policy analysis, and international development. Many students also progress to graduate studies in advanced microeconomic theory and mathematical economics.