Economics touches all aspects of life. In King's Economics program, you'll develop a better understanding of how resources are produced, distributed and used, and how this affects us on every level, from the personal to the global.
You’ll begin by learning the core principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and get a valuable balance of theory and application. You’ll benefit from our faculty’s range of viewpoints and leading-edge understanding. As you progress, you can apply this knowledge across a wide range of fields, including finance, trade, health economics, labour economics, environmental economics, sports economics, economic development, and public policy.
Economics is part of King’s unique School of Management, Economics and Mathematics (MEM), and you’ll learn with faculty and peers across related disciplines, including BMOS, Mathematics and Statistics, and Analytics & Decision Sciences (ADS). This integrated environment encourages investigation from multiple perspectives and combining theory with tools from quantitative analysis and strategic decision-making. Through the interdisciplinary pathways and the wide range of courses offered, you can choose options that are more career-oriented, equipping you with practical skills for the workforce, or more academic, preparing you for graduate study and research.
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Expand your options with a double major. Or explore related programs in Financial Economics or Finance.
Program Options
| Area of Study | Honours Specialization | Specialization | Major | Minor | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMICS | |||||
| FINANCE | |||||
| FINANCIAL ECONOMICS |
Sample Courses
Money Matters
Scholarships/Awards
Investigate the generous unlimited and guaranteed entrance scholarships King's offers to domestic and international high school students.
Residence
Explore your options for on-campus accommodations – they're guaranteed for first-year students who apply before June 2.

Potential Career Paths
Economics graduates can find careers in these fields, among others:
- Finance
- Banking
- Public policy
- Consulting
- Investing
- Analysis
What People Are Saying
What makes Economics at King's special is that you never feel like you're navigating it alone. The program gives you a massive toolkit, skills in data, risk management, and problem-solving, but the culture here teaches you teamwork and empathy. It's the perfect place to build practical skills while figuring out exactly who you want to be.
Attending King's was a defining choice for me and I thrived in its close-knit environment. The professors knew me personally, championed my success, and pushed me to challenge myself with an honours degree in Economics. The dedicated mentorship from the faculty, particularly Dr. Peter Ibbott, empowered me to go out into the world and build a career I love in a male dominated industry.
As an international student, King's was where my journey toward a meaningful career began. Small classes and dedicated professors helped me build the confidence and skills to succeed. Studying Economics and Social Justice and Peace Studies gave me the tools to analyze complex issues and drive real change. Today, I am doing just that as a policy analyst. The mentorship and community I found at King's shaped who I am, both personally and professionally.
At King's, I developed strong analytical and critical-thinking skills while gaining a broader understanding of markets, business, and the economic forces that shape sound investment decisions. Learning from world-class professors exposed me to leading perspectives, preparing me to approach opportunities with a global mindset. King's was a defining part of my journey and helped shape my approach to finance and investments, and my confidence to pursue international opportunities.
Meet Our Faculty - School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics
Dr. Hui Feng
Director, School of MEM
Dr. Natalia Bezmaternykh
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jason Dean
Associate Professor
Dr. Jeannette Eberhard
Associate Professor
Dr. Jafar El Armali
Assistant Professor
Dr. Grigori Erenburg
Associate Professor
Dr. Hui Fan
Assistant Professor
Dr. Josephine Gemson
Associate Professor
Dr. Trevor Hunter
Professor
Dr. Peter Ibbott
Interim Director, School of MEM
Dr. Jennifer Jeffrey
Associate Professor
Xing Jiang
Associate Professor
Dr. Luisa Liboni
Associate Professor
Dr. Adian McFarlane
Associate Professor
Dr. Lori Murray
Associate Professor
Dr. Tyler Pattenden
Assistant Professor
Dr. Shawna Porter
Accounting and Professional Programs Faculty Liaison
Dr. Mehdi Rasteh
Assistant Professor
Dr. Felipe Rodrigues
Associate Director, MOS
Dr. Renfang Tian
Associate Director, Economics
Dr. Joseph Turnbull
Associate Director, Math and ADS
Dr. Jingjing Xu
Assistant Professor
Dr. Heekyoung Bae
Lecturer
Sunghoon Cho
Lecturer
Kristin Denniston
Lecturer
Dr. Okila Elboeva
Lecturer
Vincent Glavine
Lecturer
Stacey Hann
Lecturer
Barry Hawn
Lecturer
Lisa Macklem
Lecturer
Atiqa Marium
Lecturer
Trevor Medeiros
Lecturer
Alexander Miller
Lecturer
Dr. Fernando Naranjo
Lecturer
Sergii Nevmerzhytskyi
Lecturer
Ruth Ann Strickland
Lecturer
Dr. Anna Sycheva
Lecturer
Dr. Sree Ram Valluri
Lecturer
Prof. Najeh Zarir
Lecturer
Dr. Glen Copplestone
Professor Emeritus