Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences - Finance

King's University College at Western University

Students can work towards a Minor, a Major or a four-year Honours Specialization in Economics, as well as a Major in Finance – a degree unique to King’s. Those who choose to complete an Honours Specialization in Economics typically proceed to graduate school, and with significant success.In the first year of studies, economics and finance students receive a broad liberal arts education that provides a foundation for future studies. Second year provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of economic and statistical theory, as well as the opportunity to explore a number of options. Third and fourth year students explore a more specialized curriculum designed to bring students closer to the leading edge of current understanding in economics, finance, or financial economics. Many students take advantage of a unique opportunity provided by our Economics program to complete an undergraduate thesis based on an original research project guided by a faculty member. Students also have the option of pursuing internships, and the opportunity to study-abroad. Through these experiences, students can stretch beyond mastery of individual course content to discover how each element of an applied project fits into the bigger picture. Typical career paths for Economics graduates can include: Government – Ministry of Finance, private consulting Chartered Accounting, tax specialist Financial Services, mutual fund manager Industry Analyst, forecasting Law School or MBA programs

School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics