Overview
The Economics program at the University of Victoria provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and applied economic analysis. Objectives include developing analytical skills for evaluating economic policies and markets. Unique features include an optional co-operative education (co-op) program offering paid work experience, research opportunities with faculty, and interdisciplinary options with environmental studies or business.
Career Prospects
Graduates are prepared for roles in public policy, finance, consulting, and international organizations. Many pursue advanced degrees in economics, law, or business. The co-op program enhances employability by providing practical experience in government agencies, banks, and research institutions.
Key Faculty/Staff
The Department of Economics features faculty with expertise in international trade, environmental economics, and labor economics, including researchers affiliated with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Unique Facilities or Partnerships
Students have access to the Economics Computer Lab for data analysis software, the UVic Libraries' extensive economic databases, and partnerships with the British Columbia government for policy research internships.
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