9 Economics Certificate Programs

Business administration is the management of small, mid-size, and large businesses. The objective is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue positions in various business fields. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in general business. Studying in this area will help students develop teamwork and leadership skills as well as the ability to motivate people and communicate effectively. This program prepares individuals for in-demand jobs that range from temporary short-term contracts for various industries.

The First Nation Applied Economics Certificate provides foundational knowledge and skills to assist in the development of First Nation economic infrastructure, in particular the development of residential and commercial enterprises. The program will be of interest to people in First Nation economic development roles; those doing business with First Nations; and local, provincial or federal government employees involved with First Nation development.

Economics is a social science that provides a framework for understanding how scarce resources are allocated, and how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about how to use those resources. This is an incredibly important area of study, as it has far-reaching implications for everything from public policy to business strategy. Studying Economics can help you develop valuable analytical and critical thinking skills. Economics requires you to analyse complex data sets, identify patterns and trends, and make predictions based on that analysis. 

The certificate program in applied economics is designed to help students develop practical skills for understanding economic issues and applying economic analysis. It covers core topics like microeco...

Organizational leaders and managers must increasingly apply economic theory to business activities and decisions as they work in our age of globalization and interconnected world markets. The graduate certificate in economics examines various economic models and methods and how they influence markets and decision making. You’ll study determinants of the aggregate level of economic activity, the basis for international trade, and how macroeconomics influence policy-making. Upon completion of the certificate, you’ll be prepared to analyze the organizational, technological, industrial, and informational structure of your firm’s competitive environment, and understand how the behavior of consumers and firms affects the marketplace.

Now that the business market is expanding across national borders, society is demanding human resources with the skills and sense to play an active role in the world. In 2009, the Faculty of Economics started the GoLD Program (Global Leadership Development Program), which is a study abroad program unique to the faculty. As with general study abroad, the purpose is of course to improve language skills, but the specific features are as follows.

The certificate program in Economic and Demographic Data Analysis offers focused training to help students understand and interpret economic and demographic data. It covers key topics like data collec...

The undergraduate certificate in Microeconomics is designed to give students a clear understanding of the core principles of microeconomic theory. It covers topics like how individual decision-makers,...

The program offers a certificate in Geology and Geological Engineering designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of earth materials, processes, and the engineering aspects related t...