The Vancouver School of Economics (VSE) is consistently ranked the top economics school in Canada and among the top 25 worldwide. Students from more than 50 countries learn from leading experts in economics, finance, and international trade. The Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) Program is a rigorous direct entry and highly selective program with core courses in economics, mathematics, and finance from the VSE and UBC Sauder School of Business. We are offering interested companies the opportunity to work with our students this summer through Virtual Internships or Placements. Students will work together in groups of 3 or more.

BIE students are trained in:

• Principles of Economics
• Accounting & investment theory
• Advanced data analysis & econometrics
• Business, government & non-profit policy analysis
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Empirical research methodologies
• International Trade
• Processes & issues in economic development
• Theory & practice in Finance: forecasting and modeling

Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. These could include, but are not limited to:

• A report summarizing the dataset, its assessment, and presenting strategy and action recommendations
• A presentation and slide deck summarizing the research findings and arguing the value of the recommended strategy and action plans
• Students will work approximately 150 hours throughout the term.