Economics deals with any issue arising out of the conflict between the demand for goods and services, and a limited supply of resources to satisfy those demands. Undergraduate training in economics familiarizes students with the discipline of economic thinking, and equips them for intelligent appraisal of contemporary economic problems. Economics offers programs leading to both Hon. BA and Hon. BSc degrees.

All programs in economics offer solid training for a variety of career opportunities. The specialist programs prepare students for employment in business or government, or for graduate studies in economics, business and law. Economics programs can be combined with many other disciplines (e.g., computer science, political science, geography, philosophy, sociology) to provide a strong economics background for students interested in careers in these areas. Direct career options include: Bank manager Loan officer Economist Management consultant Economic development officer Market research analyst Financial research analyst Public policy analyst International relations officer Public relations Investment analyst Quantitative analyst