Welcome to the School of Economics at UNBC
The School of Economics at UNBC offers dynamic research-driven programs that prepare students with modern analytical tools to tackle today’s complex economic challenges. Our faculty are leaders in diverse fields—including environmental and natural resource economics; food security and agricultural economics; health and wellbeing; development and international economics; and applied econometrics and benefit-cost analysis.
With small class sizes, exceptional teaching, and access to unique resources such as UNBC’s research institutes and the on-campus Statistics Canada Research Data Centre, students gain hands-on research experience and a strong foundation in evidence-based, sustainability-focused economic analysis. Join a vibrant academic community committed to critical thinking, impactful research, and real-world solutions.
Degree programs
BA Economics and BSc Economics
The School of Economics offers both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics. In addition to stand-alone degrees, students have the opportunity to pursue joint majors with a variety of disciplines and can also complement their studies with minors in Economics or International Development Studies.
Choose your undergraduate degree in Economics:
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics
- Joint Major in Economics and Mathematics
- Bachelor of Arts – Joint Major in Economics and International Studies
- Bachelor of Arts – Joint Major in Economics and Political Science
- Minor in Economics
- Minor in International Development Studies
MA Development Economics
The MA in Development Economics is a graduate degree that provides advanced, applied training in economic analysis, with a strong emphasis on real-world skills and policy application. The program offers flexible completion options, allowing students to study full-time or part-time. Students can choose between a course-based stream or a research-based stream that includes either a project or a thesis.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! The UNBC School of Economics celebrated our student's achievements on Orientation Day May 30, 2025. We wish them the best of luck as they take the next steps of their journeys.
Graduates of the MA Development Economics program: Zeta Adjei-Bruce, Taj Bano, Alimardon Erkinjonov, Muhtad Khan and Olanike Salami.
Graduates with Economics Majors or Joint Majors: Caleb Tremblay, Alejandra Gutierrez, Adaobi Ifenweobi, Jazz Sandhu, and Ryan Finkelstein.
Celebrating Student Leadership Excellence
The School of Economics is proud to recognize two outstanding students who have been awarded the 2025 UNBC Senate Student Leadership Awards for their exceptional contributions to academic life and student engagement.
UNBC and LaSalle College Vancouver announce new academic partnership
UNBC and LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV) have reached a series of collaborative agreements as part of a new partnership that expands academic pathways and sees LCV serve as the Vancouver location for UNBC's Master of Business Administration program.
MBA students tour northwest B.C. for Foundation Week
For the first time, students in the Master of Business Administration program will spend their first week of classes based out of UNBC's Northwest campus in Terrace where they will have the unique opportunity to listen to, learn from and forge relationships with regional businesses and community partners.
Exploring energy transition in the Arctic
Graduate students and faculty from around the world gathered at UNBC's Prince George campus to gain insight into the challenges facing the Far North as it grapples to find sustainable solutions in the face of climate change.
UNBC recognizes seven distinguished Professors Emeriti
Members of the University community gathered for a special ceremony to honour seven retiring faculty members, celebrating their remarkable accomplishments and the lasting impact they have made on UNBC and beyond.
Mansour, McVea named UNBC Class of 2021 Valedictorians
As a youngster, Lila Mansour always knew she'd attend UNBC one day, following in the footsteps of her mom who was a UNBC student at the time.
If it wasn't for a conversation with a UNBC student recruiter at her west-central Alberta high school, Holly McVea probably wouldn't be where she is today.
Mansour and McVea have been named valedictorians for UNBC Class of 2021 for not only their academic success, but their involvement in all facets of UNBC's community.
Examining the link between wealth and health
In his new book The Political Economy of Health and Healthcare: Unhealthy Distribution, Economics Professor Dr. Jalil Safaei grapples with the paradox that as global wealth increases, health inequities persist.