Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Financial & Business Economics
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Offered by
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BA
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
- Summer - Yes (first and upper year)
Applied Learning Opportunities
OUAC Code
- YBK (BA)
About the Program
Financial & Business Economics focuses on how financial markets work and how economic decisions shape businesses and economies. In this program, you’ll build strong analytical and quantitative skills while studying topics like banking, investments, corporate finance and financial data analysis. The program combines economic theory with real-world applications, helping you understand how to evaluate risk, forecast trends and support decision-making. If you’re interested in finance, monetary economics, investments or data-driven problem solving, this program prepares you for careers in financial services, consulting or further study.
Requirements
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Math 31
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Calculus 12
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Calculus 1
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of C is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- 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
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Advanced Math with Intro Calculus 120 or Pre-Calc 12B
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Math 3207 or Calculus 3208
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Calculus 12
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Math 31
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Math 31
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- MCV4U
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
OUAC code YBK
BA
Requirements for admission:
BA
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Math 611B
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Grade 12 Calculus
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Calculus 30
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Senior-level calculus
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Calculus 12
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 75%.
Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
Applied Learning Opportunities
Financial & Business Economics offers hands-on learning through simulations, experiments and case studies that apply theory to financial markets and business challenges. You can develop advanced skills through competitions like the CFA Institute Research Challenge and Bank of Canada’s Governor’s Challenge, while building professional connections at events such as Risk Manager in Residence and Alumni Night. Opportunities for optional paid co-op, summer research and study abroad or virtual exchange provide practical experience and a global perspective. Through experiential learning across your degree, you’ll build strong analytical, financial and communication skills and graduate career-ready.
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- financial analyst
- venture capitalist
- corporate finance specialist
- investment banker
- financial consultant
- portfolio manager
- risk analyst
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