Department of Economics

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Economics

COMMONCAREERS &GRADUATEPATHWAYS

DISCOVERING ECONOMICS The Department of Economics at St. Thomas brings the strengths of a critical liberal arts education to the study of the economy. We study different ways regions, large and small, manage their resources—whether those resources be financial, natural, goods, or services. The study of Economics takes a critical look at how regions trade, price, consume, and distribute. It is the job of an economist to be an expert in understanding the various economies in which she or he works and to prepare best practice advice for the benefit of his or her region. Our students investigate not only how the economy works, but where it came from, the challenges it creates for social equality and social justice, and how people engage to modify and change existing economic relations.

CRITICAL & TRANSFERABLE SKILLSAs a student of Economics, you will learn to navigate through the ebb and flow nature of the economy in which you live and work. You will develop intelligence in making informed decisions and providing meaningful advice related to wealth and resources in your area. You will also sharpen your analytical skills and appreciate the value and limitations of evidence-based arguments and research. At the same time, you will gain advanced communication skills, especially in your capacity to read and analyze academic and technical writing.

RELATED AREAS OF STUDY Economics students at St. Thomas tend to have interests in everything from Political Science to Philosophy, to Journalism, to Public Policy, to Environmental Studies, and Mathematics.

BUSINESS OPTION In addition to fulfilling the requirements for a Major in Economics, students selecting the business option complete 18 credit hours in business courses including Introduction to Business and Introduction to Financial Accounting, as well as a selection to business courses from St. Thomas and the University of New Brunswick.

We believe that our liberal arts approach to the study of the economy has had some influence over the career paths of our graduates. Several of our graduates work for the public sector where the ability to think analytically, read quickly, communicate

clearly, and have a sense of competing interpretations is vitally important. These capabilities are also of value for our students who work as lawyers, teachers, in business, and more.

A NOTE FROM THEECONOMICS DEPARTMENT On behalf of the Department of Economics, we are glad you are

interested in Economics at St. Thomas University. Here, you will

encounter professors and students who truly enjoy investigating the

study of Economics. As with other liberal arts disciplines, we study

economics as much as the economy. We explore questions like -

Do economists have political values which influence their thinking?

How does the economy affect women, the environment, poverty,

development, and politics?

- Dr. Andrew SecordProfessor, Department of Economics

After your first year, you are able to focus on areas that interest you most.

SAMPLE UPPER-YEAR ECONOMICS COURSES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Economics Introduction to Economics (Micro)11:30-12:20

History World History 8:30-9:50

Communications Introduction to Communications 9:00-10:20

History World History 8:30-9:50

Communications Introduction to Communications 9:00-10:20

Environmental Studies Introduction to Environmental Problems 12:30-1:20

Political Science Law, Power, and Politics 2:30-3:50


Political Science Law, Power, and Politics 2:30-3:50




A liberal arts education is about providing knowledge, intelligence, and experiences that are broad in scope and deeply informative. In first year, you will take introductory

courses from five academic areas to ensure you are getting a well-rounded education. You will gain expert knowledge in your chosen field as you move through your degree.

FIRST-YEAR ECONOMICS

Visit the ECONOMICS page at stu.ca/economics Connect with the Economics Department at stu.ca/economics

Browse courses, learn more about the program, and apply!

Learn more about the educational philosophy at St. Thomas University and other offered programs at stu.ca/academics

Sample Student Schedule

Political Economy

Political Economy of Women

Women in the Third World

Economics of Poverty

Marxian Economics

Environmental Economics

Perspectives on Underdevelopment

Banking and International Finance

Economics of Government

Work Study Project

New Brunswick Economy

(The following chart is to provide an example of what a typical course load looks like in your first year.)

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