ECONOMICS Major Map
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Get the
Courses
You Need
Get
Relevant
Experience
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
Take ECON 110 or 111 and
112, MATH 121 or 126.
Take ECON 212, 222, 250
and 255.
For plan requirements or
thresholds, see the Arts and
Science website. Speak to an
academic counsellor at the
Arts and Science Office or the
Undergraduate Studies Office
in the department.
Join teams or clubs on campus
such as the Queen's Value
Investment Club and the
Queen's Project on
International Development
(QPID).
Consider the Economic
History options, ECON 231
and 232 or 331 and 332. If
interested in applied
economics consider the
Commerce options available
to students in APEC.
Talk to the department career
counsellor or Career Services
about summer jobs through
SWEP or Work Study.
Take ECON 310, 320 and
351. Applied economics
students are not required to
take ECON 320.
All students select one of the
"capstone" seminars, which
have a maximum of 15
students, and cover a variety
of micro and macroeconomic
topics. Applied economics
students take ECON 452.
See the Co-Curricular
Opportunities Directory or
AMS Clubs Directory for
more ideas.
Take more responsibility
within different
extracurriculars, such as
Queen’s Model Parliament.
ECON majors are often found
Consider the wide range of
policy and applied courses at
both the 200 and 300 level
available as ECON electives.
Stay during the summer as a
research assistant for a faculty
member or apply for an
external summer research
opportunity.
Apply for an Undergraduate
Student Summer Research
Fellowship if interested.
Consider entrepreneurial
opportunities at programs like
the Queen’s Summer
Apply to graduate on SOLUS.
About one-third of ECON
graduates find jobs in the
public sector, another third
start careers in financial
services. Investigate public
and private sector internships
or full-time jobs related to
careers of interest.
Consider submitting your
original research to
1st Year
Get
Connected
with Your
Community
Volunteer on or off-campus
with different community
organizations, such as the
Queen's International Affairs
Association (QIAA).
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
in the top positions in ASUS
and the AMS. Think about
applying for a position in
student services or student
government.
Get involved with the
Departmental
Student Council (DSC) as a
class representative, year
representative, or on the
executive. Go to workshops
and conferences hosted by the
Economics Department.
Innovation Initiative (QSII).
Inquiry@Queen's, the annual
undergraduate research
conference.
Do some targeted networking
with people working in
careers of interest (with
alumni, using LinkedIn, etc.)
Consider joining professional
associations like the Canadian
Economics Association, the
Canadian Association for
Business and Economics , or
the Canadian Bankers
Association.
Connect with professors at
social and academic events
hosted by the DSC.
Consider volunteering with
organizations such as the
Queen's Undergraduate
Actuarial Society (QUAS).
Get
Thinking
Globally
The Queen’s University
International Centre will be
your first stop to
internationalizing your degree.
Speak to a QUIC advisor or
get involved in their many
programs, events and training
opportunities.
Is an exchange in your future?
Start thinking about where
you would like to study
abroad. Apply in January for a
3rd year exchange through the
International Programs Office.
Build your intercultural
competence by getting
involved with other cultures
or by practicing or improving
your language skills. Stop by
QUIC for ideas to go abroad,
volunteer at QUIC or attend
one of their events.
Prepare yourself to work in a
multi-cultural
environment by taking
QUIC’s Intercultural
Competency Certificate, and
start thinking about work or
further studies abroad.
Get Ready
for Life
After
Graduation
Grappling with program
decisions? – go to different
Major Nights by the
departments or various Career
Fairs during the year. Get
Explore different careers of
interest by reading books in
the Career Services
Information Area, such as
Careers in Finance, talking to
Start focusing on areas of
interest. Do your careers of
interest require additional
schooling? If so, prepare to
take any required tests (such
Apply to jobs or future
education, or make plans for
other adventures. Prepare
reference letters if you’re
applying to graduate school.
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1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
some help deciding by visiting
Career Services or taking the
Choosing a Major workshop.
people whose jobs interest
you, or connecting with
alumni on LinkedIn.
as the LSAT, GRE or
GMAT). Attend Grad School
workshops at Career
Services if interested. Talk to
the department career
counsellor or the
Undergraduate Studies Office
about opportunities after
graduation.
Remember most graduate
programs and employers need
your application early in the
fall.
Make an appointment with
Career Services for help with
future plans.
Caution: *This map is meant as a guide to provide suggestions throughout your university career. The activities, resources, and careers mentioned are possibilities – you are not
restricted to them and you don’t have to follow this exact timeline. Every person (including you!) will find their own unique path through their degree at Queen’s and beyond.
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Where could I go after graduation?
Teaching
Accounting
Actuarial science
Auditing
Banking
Business Administration
Central banking
Management consulting
Credit Management
Demography
Environmental policy and management
Finance
Graduate studies in economics
Human resources
Immigration services
Insurance
International development
Investment analysis
Labour and industrial relations
Law
Medicine
Monetary/fiscal policy
Natural resource management
Public Administration
Quality control
Real estate
Risk management
Sales analyst
Securities Investment and Trade
Strategic Planning
Urban and Regional Planning
*some careers may require additional training
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Economics at Queen’s
Why study Economics?
At Queen’s you have the opportunity to explore many aspects of economics, with an emphasis on the modern principles used to
analyze contemporary economic problems. You will learn how to apply economic theories to issues that form an integral part of our
lives: public finance, international relations, natural resources and the environment, business cycles, labour markets and the
economic systems of other countries. Students can also choose a concentration in Applied Economics. Note that all Economics
programs include a course in differential and Integral Calculus, so students should ensure that they have the appropriate
prerequisite.
What program options are there?
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Major in Applied Economics (Arts) – Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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Major in Economics (Arts) – Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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General in Economics – Bachelor of Science
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Medial in Economics – Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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Minor in Economics with Bachelor of Arts or Science
See the department website for course requirements: econ.queensu.ca
Getting what you need to succeed in the workplace
What do employers want?
In a recent survey from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives the top 6 skills sought by employers were:
1 People skills
2 Communication skills
3 Problem-solving skills
4 Analytical abilities
5 Leadership skills
6 Industry-specific Knowledge
How do I get the skills I need?
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It is important to develop a balanced skill set – many of which you will develop during your studies. To stand out from the crowd,
gain experience outside the classroom through the multitude of clubs and activities in and around Queen’s. Check out ideas in the
Get Relevant Experience section of this map.
What can I learn studying Economics at Queen’s?
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Technical skills - collect economic data and apply statistical analysis and modeling techniques
Understand the impact of policies, interest rates, productivity, savings, investment and other economic factors on countries, firms
and individuals
Theoretical frameworks in micro and macroeconomics and econometrics
Proficiency in mathematics
Oral and written communication - analyze empirical and theoretical content, create technical and non-technical reports, and
present information to a group
Research – analyze information, test hypotheses, impose intellectual discipline, and isolate relevant evidence
Logical reasoning – systematically approach complex problems, identify important assumptions, and focus on causal factors
What makes ME special?
You have a unique set of skills and experiences. Take the time to think about the skills you have personally developed at Queen’s.
Explaining your strengths with compelling examples will be important for applications to employers and further education. For
help, check out the Career Services skills workshop.
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Economics Major Map
How to use this map
• Got questions about careers and classes?
• Feeling a little lost or overwhelmed by choices?
• Wondering what you are “supposed” to be doing?
Use this map to plan for success in five overlapping areas of career and academic life. Each map helps you explore possibilities, set
goals and track accomplishments. To make your own custom map, use the My Major Map tool.
Don’t stress if you haven’t done all of the suggested activities. The map is not a prescription – it’s a tool for finding your own way at
Queen’s.
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Department of Economics
Faculty of Arts and Science
Dunning Hall, Room 209
94 University Avenue
613.533.2296
econ.queensu.ca
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