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Economics and Data Analytics (BA)

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics

waterloo

Co-op

Laurier’s Economics and Data Analytics program teaches you how to work with complex data sets and use them to draw insights for the big-picture business and policy issues facing today’s world.

You’ll learn how to use the data management and statistical analysis tools needed to work with real world financial and economic data. These skills are forecast to be some of the most in-demand in the job market over the next decade.

Apply Your Learning

Make the most out of your university career by taking advantage of all that Laurier has to offer you. Volunteer work, campus clubs, leadership programs, studying abroad, work experience – there are so many ways you can extend your classroom experience into the real world.

Here are just a few examples of the experiences you’ll have access to in the Economics and Data Analytics program:

Enhance your academic and social experience by joining the Business and Economics Residence Learning Community.
Explore research opportunities with the Laurier Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (LCERPA).
Take science entrepreneurship courses and explore the Science Maker Lab to gain hands-on experience.
Apply for summer research opportunities with professors and apply for a research scholarship to receive funding.
Seek part-time employment or volunteer opportunities in the Mathematics department or at the Mathematics and Statistics Learning Support centre.

Check out the Economics Experience and Career Guide.

top percentage of business schools worldwide*

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*Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 2004.

Admissions

Format: full time or part time Duration: four years Start: September (fall term) or January (winter term) OUAC code: UED (Economics and Data Analytics); UEE (Economics and Data Analytics with Management Option)

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Program Options and Courses

Specializations and Minors

These are a few of the many popular academic opportunities which allow you to dive deeper into your major area of study or broaden your knowledge:

Statistics Minor
Research Specialization

Check out other options to enhance your degree.

First-Year Courses

Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Calculus 1
Principles of Programming or Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Data Analytics
Introductory Linear Algebra

Sample First-Year Electives

Introduction to the Business Environment
Introduction to Psychology

Sample Upper-Year Courses

Data Analytics
Economics of Inequality
Economics of the Canadian Banking and Financial System
Economic Writing
Industrial Organization
Introductory Econometrics
Regression Analysis

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Co-op

Co-op is a way to integrate what you are learning in the classroom with practical experience in your field of study. Build your resume, earn money, develop your network, and graduate with work experience.

You can apply for admission to co-op in your first year and may be eligible for an admission interview early in your second year. As a student in this program, you will be eligible to complete three work terms of four months’ duration, between second and fourth year, enabling you to obtain 12 months of full-time work experience.

Interested? Learn more about co-op.

Tuition and Scholarships

Getting a university education is an investment in your future.

At Laurier, we take financial health seriously by providing a wide variety of funding opportunities for you throughout your degree, such as scholarships and bursaries, and by equipping you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.

“If you’re thinking about Economics, do it. It’s amazing – the professors, Laurier – it changed my life going to Laurier. It was the best decision I’ve ever made!"

Sarah Hutton, Economics graduate '22

Your Career Awaits

It’s not only about the journey; it’s about the destination. Let us help you get to where you’re going.

Here are just some examples of our graduates' destinations. What’s yours?

Sample Career Options

Note: Additional training and education may be required.

data analyst
financial analyst
investment banking associate
market research analyst
public health statistician
statistical analyst

Explore more careers.

Support After Graduation

Alumni for life means that you have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.

AACSB Accrediation

The Economics and Data Analytics (BA) program is offered by the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – delivering on excellence and the highest standards for business schools in the world.

Waterloo Campus

The Waterloo campus is tucked into about one city block, so you’re steps away from your classes, food and your new favourite study spot.

There are many ways to tour our Waterloo campus, whether that's on a guided tour with one of our Laurier student ambassadors, on your own using virtual reality, or even on-demand through one of our pre-recorded tours. See our campus spaces and start to picture yourself at Laurier.

Interested in More Info?

Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548.889.8888 or see all contact information.

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