BSc or BA (120 credit hour) Concentrated Honours in Economics
Students who want a challenging program that results in a broad background in Economics and includes an independent research experience, may want to enroll in an Honours program. Students interested in eventually pursuing graduate studies are particularly encouraged to consider Honours. Honours students complete a minimum of 54 credit hours above the 1000 level in Economics with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and write a research-based Honours thesis. The Honours Qualifying Examination requirement is satisfied through completion of ECON 4201.03 / ECON 4202 : Honours Thesis I and II.
Students interested in eventually pursuing a Masters in Economics are advised to choose the BSc Honours option in order to acquire the needed analytical skills. In contrast, the the BA Honours program provides a broad background in Economics which is excellent prepation for a wide variety of other post-graduate programs.
Admission to Concentrated Honours
Students must apply for admission to Honours programs. Students considering Honours in Economics should consult with an Economics Undergraduate Advisor early in their studies.
To be admitted to the BSc Concentrated Honours program, students must
- Have at least a B+ average (GPA of 3.3 or above) in Economics courses at the 2000 level and above, with no grade lower than a C
- Have completed ECON 2200.03: Intermediate Microeconomics, ECON 2201.03: Intermediate Macroeconomics, ECON 3338.03: Econometrics I, and ECON 3700.03: Mathematics for Economists
- It is highly recommended that BSc students complete ECON3339.03: Econometrics II prior to applying to Honours
- Have completed the Dalhousie writing requirement with a grade of B or higher
- Submit the Economics Department honours application by the end of their third year of studies
To be admitted to the BA Concentrated Honours program, students must
- Have at least a B+ average (GPA of 3.3 or above) in Economics courses at the 2000 level and above, with no grade lower than a C
- Have completed ECON 2200.03: Intermediate Microeconomics, ECON 2201.03: Intermediate Macroeconomics, ECON 3338.03: Econometrics I
- Have completed at least 12 credit hours of additional advanced Economics courses including 3000-level courses.
- Have completed the Dalhousie writing requirement with a grade of B or higher
- Submit the Economics Department honours application by the end of their third year of studies
Departmental requirements
All students must fulfill the requirements outlined in the Academic Regulations and College of Arts and Science Degree Requirements sections. Students are advised that a number of requirements differ for the BA and BSc degrees. In addition, students in a Concentrated Honours program in Economics must complete the following courses:
BSc Concentrated Honours Requirements:
1000 level
2000 level and higher
Additional Requirements
BA Concentrated Honours Requirements:
1000 level
2000 level and higher
- ECON 2200.03: Intermediate Microeconomics/ECON 2201.03: Intermediate Macroeconomics
- ECON 3338.03: Econometrics I
- One of ECON 2233.03: Canadian Economic History, ECON 2239.03: The European Economy Since 1900, ECON 3310.03: Economic Growth in Historical Perspective, or ECON 3349.03: History of Economic Thought
- ECON 4201.03: Honours Thesis I/ ECON 4202.03: Honours Thesis II
- An additional 36 advanced credit hours in Economics of which 12 credit hours must be at the 3000-level or higher
Additional Requirements