Economics / Science économique
Glendon's globally-focused Economics degree gives you insights into these types of issues, preparing you for careers in law, politics, diplomacy, government and more.
Why are some countries rich and others poor, and why is rent so much higher in Toronto than in Sudbury? Glendon's globally-focused Economics degree gives you insights into these types of issues, preparing you for careers in law, politics, diplomacy, government and more. You’ll learn from professors with strong international backgrounds, real-world experience and a wide variety of specializations including microeconometrics, immigration, international trade law, natural resources and the environment.
Internship opportunities
Looking for hands-on experience? In your fourth year, you have the option to arrange an internship for academic credit in English or French at a government agency, non-profit organization or research institution.
Notre diplôme en Science économique, tourné vers l’international, vous éclairera sur de telles questions, en vous préparant à des carrières dans le droit, la politique, la diplomatie, la fonction publique et d’autres secteurs.
Pourquoi certains pays sont-ils riches alors que d’autres sont pauvres, ou pourquoi les loyers sont-ils beaucoup plus élevés à Toronto qu’à Sudbury ? Notre diplôme en Science économique, tourné vers l’international, vous éclairera sur de telles questions, en vous préparant à des carrières dans le droit, la politique, la diplomatie, la fonction publique et d’autres secteurs. Nos professeurs, qui jouissent d’une réputation internationale, ont une grande expérience pratique et sont spécialisés dans un vaste éventail de domaines dont la micro-économie, l’immigration, le commerce international, les ressources naturelles et l’environnement.
En 4e année, faites un stage qui donne droit à un crédit universitaire dans un organisme gouvernemental ou un institut de recherche.
Program Details
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Degrees Offered
Fall Entry
Winter Entry
Summer Entry
Ways to Study
Sample Schedule (First-year)
- Introduction to Economics
- Calculus
- a language course (depending on language level, you would take French as a second language course, an English as a second language course or a discipline course taught in your second language)
- Linear Algebra
- Modes of Mathematical Reasoning
Possible Career Paths
- financial analyst
- investment banker
- accountant
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Admission Requirements
I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsBA
- Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or Math 30-1
- Math 31
- French 30
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- Principles of Math 12 or Foundational Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- French 12
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Première Spécialité mathématiques OR Terminale math
- Terminale Anglais
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- Senior-level math
- Senior-level French
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- 2-unit math
- 2-unit French
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
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- Linear Algebra 1
- Calculus 1
- French / français
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Grade 12 math
- Grade 12 French
- Some programs require higher. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 4.0 or 70%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Senior-level math
- Senior-level French
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- A-level math
- A-level French
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Twelfth Year math
- Twelfth Year French
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- One of the following math subjects
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Standard or higher-level French
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
- Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Grade XII math
- Grade XII French
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- Pre-Calculus Math 40S
- French 40S
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- Math 121 or 122 or Pre-Calc 12B
- Advanced Math with Intro Calculus 120 or Pre-Calc 12B
- French 121 or 122 or French Immersion 120
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- Math 3204 or 3205 or 3200
- Math 3207 or Calculus 3208
- French 3200 or 3201
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- Advanced Math 12 or Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- French 12
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- Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or Math 30-1
- Math 31
- French 30
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- Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or Math 30-1
- Math 31
- French 30
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- MHF4U
- MCV4U
- 4U French
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- Math 621A or 621B
- Math 611B
- French 621
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- Grade 12 Linear Algebra
- Grade 12 Calculus
- Grade 12 French
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- Math B30 and C30 or Pre-calculus 30
- Calculus 30
- French 30
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Senior-level math
- Senior-level French
- Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
For Fall (September) 2021 and Winter (January) 2022 entry, York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.
Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.
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- Senior-level algebra
- Senior-level calculus
- Senior-level French
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
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- Senior-level math
- Senior-level French
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- Principles of Math 12 or Foundational Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- French 12
You are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.