Careers

Laurier Grads are Successful

Laurier Graduate Survey Results (2021)

Respondents from the Laurier Graduate Survey conducted by Career Centre. Graduates were surveyed within 12 months of graduation.

267 Economics Graduates:

• Employed: 79.9%
• Pursuing Further Education: 20.1%

Sample Jobs within the First Year After Graduation

• account manager
• business development representative
• data anlayst
• financial analyst
• staff accountant
• underwriter assistant
• wealth management associate

Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation

• Master’s degree: Economics, Business Economics, Financial Risk Management, Business Administration, Management and Professional Accounting. 
• Graduate Diploma: Accounting.
• JD: Law.

Careers of Alumni Two-Five Years After Graduation

• commercial lines underwriter
• economic data analyst
• economist
• finance manager
• human resources generalist
• investment banking analyst
• managing accountant
• senior business analyst
• senior financial operations analyst

Develop Your Knowledge and Skills

At Laurier, develop these competencies through both curricular and co-curricular opportunities to help you achieve your goals for the future.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrate knowledge of economic structures and institutions, both in Canada and internationally.
• Study theoretical microeconomic and macroeconomic models, and conduct empirical analysis of economics relationships.
• Incorporate economic theory and empirical analysis to evaluate economic decisions by households, firms and governments.
• Apply theory and empirical models to a capstone project.
• Manage large datasets for the purpose of analysis.
• Conduct economic research with related computer software including statistical analysis software.
• Manage a research project independently by applying economic analysis to a policy issue.
• Discover how information is sourced, valued and used in creating new knowledge.

Collaboration & Teamwork 

• Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
• Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.

Communication 

• Explain information, ideas and opinions effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
• Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 

• Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
• Learn, understand and critically interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations.
• Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
• Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
• Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.