Economics Cape Breton University

Overview

The Economics programme is offered by the Cape Breton University .

Key facts

• We are all global citizens with a stake in the economic issues that have become an integral part of our daily lives. 

• From the local economies that drive our national industries, to the complex nature of free trade between countries, Cape Breton Island offers a unique glimpse into the fluid world of economics.

• As a social science concerned with the efficient use of resources in production, exchange and consumption, students from dozens of countries arrive here to gain a better understanding of how local and global economies thrive. 

• They end up graduating with the confidence and knowledge they need to enter the professional world of economics.

• This gives students an up-to-date flow of knowledge regarding the creation and distribution of wealth, labour disputes, unemployment, inflation, taxes, oil prices and international trade. 

• And that’s just to start. The modern facilities and comprehensive curriculum ensure you have what you need to achieve true economic success in the real world.

What skills will I gain from this program?

• Obtain a basic understanding of the organization and structure of economies – domestically as well as globally.

• Understand the basic tools of micro and macro-economic analysis and apply them to contemporary economic settings.

• Appreciate that socioeconomic and political landscapes are driven by economic considerations domestically and globally.

• Engage in informed discussions regarding economic policy.

• Recognize that, as citizens of the world, we need to function efficiently and effectively.

Possible Career Paths

• Urban or Regional Planner

• Securities Broker

• Real Estate Agent

• Budget, Financial or Insurance Analyst

• Business Forecaster