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Economic Law degrees in Canada in 2024

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Business Economics and Law BCom

University of Alberta Canada

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Economic Law Degrees in Canada

Study Economic Law Degrees

Are you interested in the roles that institutions such as the UN and the IMF have in regulating economic relations for the world's economy? By studying for a degree in Economic law, you will learn about the legal frameworks that help to govern the world's economic sectors such as finance, trade and investments.

To study Economic law at university level, you should have a strong interest in legal frameworks and economics and finance.

By studying in this field, your modules are likely to cover topics such as:

  • International financial law
  • Trade and investment law
  • Human rights law
  • Corporate governance
  • Emerging markets
  • Financial services regulation
  • Intellectual property law

Graduates of degrees in Economic Law go on to work in a variety of fields across economic law, commerce, finance and business.

Undergraduate programmes in Economic Law are most commonly offered at universities as:

  • Bachelor of Commerce (BCom degree), which can typically take between 2-4 years to complete when studying Full-time, depending on the country in which you are studying
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA (Hons) degree), which can typically take between 3-4 years to complete when studying Full-time
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB degree), which can typically take 3 years to complete when studied Full-time

Study in Canada

Canada has a well earned reputation as a kind and welcoming country, making it a popular destination for international students looking to study abroad. If you choose to study in Canada, you will be able to access some of the worlds leading universities, as well as study in an environment that is encouraging of your development both inside and outside of the classroom. You will be able to choose from many highly ranked universities according to the QS World University rankings.

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