Political Economy

A concentration in Political Economy at Concordia University College of Alberta equips you with the skills necessary to understand and analyze the major domestic and international challenges facing Canada today, and gives you an understanding of the role of markets and governments in both Canadian and global society. In the first two years of the program you develop a solid background in both political science and economics. In the third-year seminar, you confront the major, real world policy problems facing Canada today, analyze them, and offer specific solutions to them.As a graduate of the Political Economy program, you will possess an excellent grounding for work in the public sector at the national, provincial or local level and, in the private sector, for non profit organizations or corporations which deal extensively with government. The Political Economy degree can also be a stepping stone to careers in diplomacy and major international organizations such as the United Nations. If you are interested in international affairs there are opportunities to participate in events such as the model United Nations Assembly. The Political Economy degree gives you the appropriate background for further study in professional areas like law, business, journalism, or education and, with a few additional courses, in either political science or economics at the graduate level.

Field of study: Economics, General, Political Science and Government, General