Welcome to the Department of Economics!
Spotlight
Louis-Philippe Beland quoted on the impact of cell phone bans in schools in The Economist.
Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Congratulations to PhD graduate Debora Loccisano, who has been awarded the Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Carleton University’s Fall 2025 Graduating Class. Debora will begin her new position as an Economist with Workwhile, a San Francisco-based company, on December 1st.
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Inaugural Kanta Marwah Lecture
December 05, 2025 (2:30-4pm)
Located in Carleton’s Faculty of Public and Global Affairs, the Economics Department is a hub of innovation with 30 faculty and over 900 students driving impactful research. Learn about the exciting career opportunities for our graduates in the private sector, governments, and NGOs . If economics piques your interest, don’t miss out—watch the full video with Professor Vivian Hoffmann to explore how you can be part of this dynamic field!
Our Programs
Undergraduate Program Overview
Graduate Program Overview
Contact Us
Undergraduate Studies
The Bachelor of Economics (B.Econ) degree is a 20.0 credit, four-year Honours program. Students who wish to focus their studies may choose to complete either one or two of the eight available concentrations:
The Department also offers a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Economics.
Choosing a concentration can be difficult, it all depends on your interests.
Graduate Studies
Our exceptional M.A. program can be completed in one year, with the possibility of an Internship Placement and an optional concentration in financial economics or collaborative specialization in data science, climate, or African studies.
A superb and innovative OCGSE Ph.D. program where graduate students can benefit from the partnership with the University of Ottawa through the Ottawa-Carleton Graduate School of Economics (OCGSE), which offers access to more than 50 economists who teach and supervise graduate students across both universities.
Hear from our Recent Graduates
Tayssir Benchoubane
B.ECON Honours and PSCI Graduate (Double Major)
Ezra Brunet-Jailly
M.A. in Economics
Abigail Meloche
B.ECON Honours (w/ conc. in Math and Quantitative Economics)
Statistics for ECON Alumni and Employment
Early career pay (1-5 years)
$66,100 per year
Mid-career pay (after 10 years)
$146,400 per year
67%
ECON alumni say they feel their work makes the world a better place.
Statistics from American Economic Association and Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Capital Advantage
Our location in the nation’s capital gives you unique access to a wide range of resources, including research facilities and libraries, a growing high-tech sector, as well as the departments and agencies of the federal government.
Visit us at Carleton University!
Location
Department of Economics C-870, Loeb Building Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
Office Hours
Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed lunch hour 12:00-1:00pm), Monday through Friday
Questions
Email: economics@carleton.ca or Telephone: 613-520-3744