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BA/BS in Economics

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada•THE 2026 #1001-1200

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BA/BS in Economics is a bachelor's degree in Economics programme taught at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 31,750 per year (CAD 6,104 per year for local students).

Also offered as: Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Economics
Local tuition: CAD 6,104 / year
International tuition: CAD 31,750 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: lakeheadu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Economics at Lakehead University is a social science program studying decision-making under scarcity and the factors that influence wealth, covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, public finance, environmental economics and health economics. The program is offered as a three-year Bachelor of Arts, a four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts, or a four-year Honours Bachelor of Science in Resource and Environmental Economics. Instruction is built around small class sizes, faculty-led research, and special-topics courses responding to current economic events and policy debates. The program is based at Lakehead's Thunder Bay campus. Graduates pursue careers or further study in public policy, financial and economic analysis, government and non-profit sectors, environmental and resource management, and graduate programs in economics, business or public administration.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School applicants (OUAC code AJ) must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, including program-specific prerequisites, and a minimum 70%* overall final average. Program-specific prerequisites are English (ENG4U) and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Data Management (MDM4U).

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Lakehead University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1965
THE rank: #1001-1200
Programs: 102
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Economics award?

Lakehead University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Economics on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Economics cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 31,750 per year (CAD 6,104 per year for local students).

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