An economics degree is a sound career investment 

Careers in Economics consistently rank as one of the highest for lifetime earnings. As an economist, you are able to compete for a variety of high-paying careers in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in a variety of roles such as economic policy analyst, research analyst, economic development specialist, financial analyst, management, a pre-law etc.

Jobs available to trained economists in public sector include areas of statistical analysis (Statistics Canada), monetary policy (the Bank of Canada), public finance (advising municipal, provincial and federal governments on taxing and spending), economic development (advising towns and provinces on the best ways to attract business investment or plan for future expansion), and policy analysis (government departments and prestigious international  institutions like the IMF, the World Bank and the United Nations). In the private sector, trained economists can work as foreign-exchange traders, stockbrokers, financial consultants, auditors, tax analysts, investment advisors, research officers, bank managers, market analysts, labour-relations managers, journalists, and so on. An economics degree may also open the door to professional programs in Business Administration, Law, Public Administration and Accountancy.

Develop transferrable skills

As you learn economics you develop analytical reasoning, problem solving, critical thinking, data analysis and financial literacy, all valuable skills needed in today’s workplace. Like a Swiss Army knife that contains many tools you can use to complete different tasks, an Economics degree equips you with important skills to succeed in your career.

Why choose Economics at the University of Regina?

We take an economics in action approach. Our programs have a strong focus on applications in real world. Along with foundational courses, we offer many engaging and interesting courses that examine important issues of today and tomorrow.

You learn from Economics faculty members who bring passion, energy and dedication to your education. They are approachable, care deeply about students and provide support for your success. 

You learn from faculty members who are doing research with impact in the world in areas like environment and energy, health economics, crime and public safety, agricultural research policy, economic development of Indigenous communities, cannabis markets and more.

Take advantage of a number of Economics scholarships, awards, and paid research opportunities offered by the Department of Economics. As an Honours student, you can pursue a summer Research Fellowship and work closely with a faculty member.

Apply what you learn in class to the real world. Economics training provides great opportunities for cooperative education placements in public, private and not-for-profit sectors.