Economics at Algoma
Yes — economics is a direct-entry program at Algoma University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Economics (BA 3 year)
65%OUAC JAG
Prerequisites
- ENG4U
- Two 4U/M Math courses (Data Management recommended)
- Three other 4U/M courses
- 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
What to watch for
Economics is direct entry at 65%+ as a 3-year BA (JAG; JDO at Brampton). Finance and Economics (JBC/JDC) is the 4-year version, and Business Administration – Economics (JDE/JDN) the BBA stream. Algoma has three campuses — Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins — and publishes separate OUAC codes for Brampton. Check the code's campus before you apply; the Brampton versions carry '(Brampton)' in the name.
Economics at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- BrockDirect entry73–77%
- CarletonDirect entry75%
- Guelphvia Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours (GK)75–80%
- LakeheadDirect entry70%
- LaurentianDirect entry70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)Direct entry80–83%
- McMasterDirect entry80–87%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Arts (PA)70%
- Ontario Technot offered at Ontario Tech
- Queen'sDirect entry83–87%
- TMUDirect entry70–75%
- TrentDirect entry70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Social Sciences73–80%
- U of T (Scarborough)via Management83–90%
- U of T (St. George)via Social Sciences83–90%
- Waterloovia Honours Arts77–80%
- Westernvia Social Science (EO)80–87%
- WindsorDirect entry70%
- YorkDirect entry73–77%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Algoma’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.