A concentration in Political Economy at Concordia University of Edmonton equips students with the skills necessary to understand and analyze the major domestic and international challenges facing Canada today. In the first two years, students will gain an understanding of key concepts in the disciplines of both political science and economics as well as the role of markets and governments in Canadian and global society. In the third year, as a capstone seminar student, students will confront the major, real world policy problems facing Canada, analyze them and look for solutions to them. As a graduate of political economy, students will have the opportunity to pursue professional studies and careers in law, education and journalism or take additional degrees at the graduate level in political science, economics or international affairs. The public service at the national, provincial or municipal level along with business and the non-profit sector also offer career options for graduates.