Major in Economics

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Adjustments to this recommended course sequence might be required based on course scheduling or if you have been admitted with advanced standing.
YearFallWinter
1st year
(30 course units)
  • ENG 1100 (compulsory course)
  • ECO 1104 (compulsory course)
  • 3 course units from: MAT 1300 or MAT 1308
  • 6 elective course units
  • ENG 1120 (compulsory course)
  • ECO 1102 (compulsory course)
  • MAT 1302 (compulsory course)
  • 6 elective course units
2nd year
(30 course units)
  • ECO 2142 (compulsory course)
  • ECO 2144 (compulsory course)
  • ECO 2150 (compulsory course - previously ECO 3150)
  • 6 elective course units
  • ECO 2143 (compulsory course)
  • ECO 2145 (compulsory course)
  • ECO 2151 (compulsory course - previously ECO 3151)
  • 6 elective course units
3rd year
(30 course units)
  • 3 optional ECO course units at the 3000- or 4000-level
  • 12 elective course units
  • 3 optional ECO course units at the 3000- or 4000-level
  • 12 elective course units
4th year
(30 course units)
  • 3 optional ECO course units at the 4000-level
  • 12 elective course units
  • 3 optional ECO course units at the 4000-level
  • 12 elective course units

Notes

  1. The addition of a minor or a 2nd major is required during the fall session of the 2nd year.

  2. Students who intend to pursue graduate studies in economics should select MAT 1300 or the sequence MAT 1320 and MAT 1322. A strong background in mathematics helps students succeed in advanced courses and graduate studies in economics.

  3. Students who intend to participate in the CO-OP program should take ECO 2150 and ECO 2151 in their second year.

  4. ECO 3145, ECO 3152, ECO 3153 are strongly recommended for studies in the Master's in Economics.

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