Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Economics)

University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) [UNB]

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Economics)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake JAN
  • Minimum GPA 75
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 125 CAD 18,323

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-01-25
2023-10-01

Program Description

  • University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) offers a Bachelor of Science in Economics for a duration of 4 years (8 terms).
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • BSc in Economics is a UG degree with an emphasis on mathematical and quantitative courses.
  • It provides an excellent entry into the workforce and background for graduate school in economics and/or finance programs.
  • Students have to successfully complete at least 120 credits hours (40 term courses)
  • A minimum of C+ grade in the required in Economics courses, and a grade of C in each of the other required courses. 
  • Students also need to complete at least 15 credit hours in elective courses such as Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, English, History, Politics, and Sociology.
  • In UNB Saint John students will have the opportunity to learn and experiment in small classes led by instructors passionate about science and the theoretical and practical knowledge it imparts.
  • Job opportunities for students in the Economics program are Economist, Data Analyst, Accountant, Financial Consultant, Investment analyst, etc.
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 38,000 USD.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students have to complete the following course requirements:
    • Senior English Literature
    • Senior Math, including Pre-Calculus
    • 1 other academic math
    • Senior Chemistry and Senior Physics
    • 2 electives from group 1 or 2
  • The minimum admission average of the students for the program is 75% (Science average must be 75%, based on Pre-Calculus Math and best of senior Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
  • Intermediate Examination Certificate
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • All India Senior School Certificate grades of 60% or higher
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE).
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Following are the documents that must be submitted by students:
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): A professional document that summarizes student's work history, education, skills, and work experience.
  • Transcript: A transcript is documentation of a student's permanent academic record, which usually means all courses taken, all grades received, all honors received, and degrees conferred to a student.
  • Statement of Interest: Student has to fill a description of research interests in the application form.
  • Three References: Employment references include past employers, co-workers, subordinates, or clients. Professional references are people who know students on a professional basis. Academic references are instructors and vocational counselors.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.