Does University of Manitoba give transfer credit for IB Economics HL?
Winnipeg, MB
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles (3) + ECON 1020 Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles (3)
💡Expert's Take
At UManitoba, your IB Economics HL score is converted to a letter grade and posted on your transcript (4=B, 5=B+, 6=A, 7=A+). That posted grade counts toward your transcript GPA and academic standing, and may be included in admission GPA or AGPA calculations for professional programs depending on the faculty's rules. The choice is not only whether you qualify, but whether you want this grade on your transcript.
Accepting the IB credit closes two alternative intro pathways. Both ECON 1010 and ECON 1020 are individually listed as mutually exclusive with ECON 1210 (Introduction to Canadian Economic Issues and Policies) and with ECON 1220 (Introduction to Global and Environmental Economic Issues and Policies). The block is bidirectional, so completing ECON 1010/1020 in residence has the same effect as importing them via IB: a student who wants the ECON 1210/1220 pathway should decline the IB credit and register in ECON 1210/1220 directly.
What to watch for:
- Downstream prerequisites: ECON 2010 and ECON 2020 require a minimum C in 1010/1020. The lowest qualifying IB conversion (4 = B) clears that threshold.
- Pre-professional programs treat AP/IB differently. Max Rady College of Medicine includes AP/IB courses in the AGPA when official transcripts are submitted by the deadline or already appear on the UM transcript. Dentistry states AP/IB "shall not be used to fulfill the minimum new 24 credit hour requirement," and Pharmacy requires "at least one regular session (September to April)" of 24 new credit hours regardless of AP/IB; in both, AP/IB may fulfil core course requirements but does not satisfy that sessional load.
- The official IB chart states transfer credits are "reviewed on a regular basis and are subject to change," and students "should consult with their faculty/school of interest regarding credit use." Always reconfirm with the program before relying on a specific equivalency.
The credit is opt-in. Per the transfer credit policy, "Acceptance of these credits is not compulsory; you must indicate your intention to claim credit by completing a Request for University Credit for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate Results form," and the request form itself states "Only credit specifically requested below will be awarded." Two clean options: claim the IB credit and receive ECON 1010 + ECON 1020 with the converted letter grade on the transcript, or do not list Economics on the form and complete either ECON 1010/1020 or ECON 1210/1220 in residence.
Official award lines (IB Economics):
HL, minimum score 4: ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles (3) and ECON 1020 Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles (3), totalling 6 credit hours.
SL: not listed for approved credit consideration.
Transcript grade conversion: 4 = B, 5 = B+, 6 = A, 7 = A+.
ECON 1010
ECON 1020
Source: UManitoba AP and IB approved courses for credit (PDF)
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
6
credit hour (1 course = 3)
Manitoba Resident
~$164-$213/credit hour
~$984 - $1,279
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Asper Business)
Out-of-Province
~$164-$213/credit hour
~$984 - $1,279
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Asper Business)
International
~$683-$896/credit hour
~$4,101 - $5,374
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by faculty)
*2026-27 tuition-only rates. Values assume the award replaces tuition you would otherwise pay. Actual cash savings can be $0 under flat-rate or full-time billing unless credit reduces a billed term or time to completion.
📊 Compare Economics HL at Other Universities
See how Economics HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | ECON 1001 + ECON 1002 (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | Economics 1101.03 + Economics 1102.03 = 6 credit h… | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | 5/7 | Economics 1100 (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | ECON 1XX (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | Economics 1B03 and 1BB3 | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 4/7 | Economics 1010 + 1020 + three unspecified credit h… | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | ECON 110 (6.0 units) | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU ECON 103 (4), Q/B-Soc; SFU ECON 105 (4), Q/B-S… | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | ECN 104 and ECN 204 | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | ECON 101 (3 units) + ECON 102 (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 5/7 | ECON_V 1st-year level (6 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | ECON 201 and ECON 203 | View estimate | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | ECON 1050 (0.50 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: ECON 1013 & ECON 1023 Fredericton: 100… | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | ECO 1102 + ECO 1104 (6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | ECON 100 - Introduction to Economic Issues (3 cred… | View estimate | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | ECON 111.3 + ECON 114.3 = 6 credit units | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | ECO1**Y (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 4/7 | ECON 103 (1.5 units) and ECON 104 (1.5 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | ECON 1XX (0.5 units), elective credit | View estimate | → | |
| University of WindsorWindsor, ON | 5/7 | ECON-1100 + ECON-1110 (Intro to Economics I & II) | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Economics 1021A + 1022B (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | AP/ECON 1000 3.0 + AP/ECON 1010 3.0 (6 credits) | View estimate | → |
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Last updated: May 2026
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