The BA Economics at The University of British Columbia provides you with a robust understanding of how individuals, institutions, and societies make decisions in the face of scarcity. This program is ideal for students keen to analyse economic phenomena, from poverty and inequality to international economic policy and technological change. You will develop critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills, essential for understanding complex global challenges and contributing to informed policy-making. This undergraduate degree equips you with a foundational knowledge in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, preparing you for advanced study and impactful careers.
You will engage in a comprehensive curriculum, studied full-time on campus over four years, that includes core economic principles and specialised topics such as the economics of developing countries, environmental economics, and urban economics. The syllabus highlights opportunities for in-depth research, including the application of econometrics to real-world data and the exploration of historical economic thought. Through this rigorous academic journey, you will graduate with the analytical expertise and problem-solving abilities sought after in fields like finance, public policy, international development, and economic consulting.