Economics is the social science that provides understanding, meaning and relevance of human action under conditions of scarcity. In other words, the study of economics enables a more effective use of scarce resources such as people’s time and talents, land, buildings, equipment, tools on hand, and the knowledge of how to combine them to create products and services to satisfy human wants. Economics is a value-free science. It never tells people how to act, it merely shows how they need to act to attain specific results.

This major would be well suited to those who are interested in policy work, economic aspects of international trade, economic forecasting and economic consulting.

As an economics major you can also choose a minor to enhance your knowledge in a secondary line of study. Many minors complement economics well such as accounting, family and small business management, fintech and financial innovation, marketing, math, supply chain and operations management, agricultural economics, ag enterprise management, environmental studies, indigenous governance, and international management. Learn more about our available minors.



Why take economics at the Dhillon School of Business?
By adding an economics major to your business education, you will learn key theories of economics and strengthen your quantitative skills while also acquiring foundational management and business concepts. Here you’ll explore the theoretical roots of business and acquire the important conceptual knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to an organization.

Many of our students also enrol in co-operative education while at the Dhillon School of Business. Co-op allows you to get paid work experience before you graduate and can even help you land a job immediately after graduation.



Employment stats for a career in economics*


Dhillon School of Business - Finance job postings


Job postings in the last 12 months


Canada: 5,957
Alberta: 688


Dhillon School of Business - Finance salary

Average salary


Canada (0-5 years of experience): $78,000
Canada (6+ years of experience): $103,000
Alberta (0-5 years of experience): $77,000
Alberta (6+ years of experience): $106,000


Dhillon School of Business - Finance

Top employers hiring


Canada:

Scotiabank
Province of B.C.
Royal Bank of Canada
Bell Canada
CIBC
Alberta:

Enbridge Incorporated
Transalta
TC Energy
Scotiabank
CMHC
* Employment data provided by Emsi Burning Glass 2021.



The advantages of being a Dhillon School of Business student
Experiential learning
You’ll have lots of opportunities to apply the theories you’ve learned in the classroom to real-life, hands-on situations as well as programs to help you connect with our student community. As a Dhillon student, you'll have access to these experiential programs and more:

Co-operative Education (Co-op)
DSB Edge
Student Professional Development
Integrated Management Experience (IME)
Student Managed Investment Fund
Dhillon School of Business student clubs
Hungary work-study
Malaysia work-study
International exchanges
Case competitions
Visit our Dhillon School of Business website to learn more about student experience opportunities.

Education that’s personal
Our students say they chose the Dhillon School of Business because of the smaller class sizes and more personal and supportive approach to teaching. Here you’ll get many opportunities to connect and interact with your professors and peers to set you up for success.

Flexible study options
Whether you’re a traditional student interested in our Lethbridge campus with full-time classes during the day or a working professional interested in the Calgary Campus’s evening and weekend classes, we have a flexible study option for you.

Internationally recognized for quality
As an AACSB accredited business school, the Dhillon School of Business have met very rigorous quality standards proven to provide you with the best in business education worldwide. You can trust that your education here will give you a distinct advantage in the real world including more competitive salaries, more employers interested in you after graduation and more. See all our professional accreditations and designations.

Top job titles in Alberta and/or Canada*

Financial analyst
Business development officer
Data analyst
Business analyst
Senior financial analyst
Other possible careers

Market Research Analyst
Investment Banker
Economist
Commodities Broker
Credit Analyst
Strategic Planner
Foreign Trade Analyst