Bachelor of Arts, Political Economy Major - Learning outcomes

As a result of completing this program, students should be able to

• Advance the knowledge of global political and economic issues from a variety of perspectives.
• Analyze the dynamics and needs of a globalized society in an increasingly knowledge-based economy with persistent structural inequality.
• Debate the evolving theoretical and conceptual debates in the dynamic field of political economy.
• Critically evaluate existing theory, policy, and practices in the era of economic globalization and global climate change.
• Apply the theoretical knowledge to research on specific problems/issue areas.
• Determine local and global linkages within political and economic practices, policies, and institutions to extend knowledge in the interdisciplinary area of political economy.
• Create connections with political and economic policy communities in the academic, government, non-governmental, and the private sectors.

Possible career options

• Research Specialist
• Analyst in foreign trade, business, the market or public finance
• Business Advisor
• Policy Co-ordinator
• Benefit Administrator
• Manager of not-for-profit organization
• Writer
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher