Overview

Business Economics at York University blends rigorous economic analysis with applied business studies to equip students with quantitative and strategic skills. Students study core micro- and macroeconomic theory alongside statistical methods and business subjects to address real-world organisational challenges. The curriculum emphasises data literacy and policy evaluation to support decision making in commercial and public sectors.

Why Business Economics at York University?

York's Business Economics pathway is delivered by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies on the Keele Campus and offers experiential learning and events that connect students with peers and practitioners. Teaching blends classroom activity with practical simulations, case studies and competitions to develop analytical confidence and workplace-ready skills.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 46229 per year
National fee: CAD 12602 per year

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Syllabus

First year

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Mathematical economics
Risk management and insurance
Writing: Process and Practice
Modes of Reasoning: Techniques of Persuasion

Careers with Business Economics

Graduates find roles in finance, consulting, planning and marketing, and work across banking, private-sector firms and government. Typical positions listed by the programme include:

Business analyst
Management consultant
Strategic planner
Marketing analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marketing and Consumer Economics

Economics

Economic analysis

Statistics

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00

More details

The deadline for Ontario high school students is January 15. For all other students the deadline is February 3.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration View 372 other Bachelors in Business Administration in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts (all students are required to submit official transcripts except those qualifying as Mature applicants or as Visiting Students on a Letter of Permission)
Course Descriptions
Language Proficiency Requirements
Supplementary Application

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46229 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

12602 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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English requirements

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