Honours Economics & Mathematics
For the ambitious student, the Honours Economics & Mathematics program offers the advantages of blending two distinct cultures and modes of thought. This fusion is pivotal for cultivating critical thinking skills, especially valuable in today’s competitive job market.
Tailored for students aspiring to pursue economics at the graduate level, this program ensures an outstanding command of the mathematical tools essential for advanced study. As you embark on this academic journey, you’ll gain a solid foundation in both economics and mathematics, equipping you with the analytical prowess sought after in higher education and beyond.
HOW TO APPLY TO HONOURS ECONOMICS & MATHEMATICS
Students start in the Social Sciences Level 1 program or Economics 1 program and apply to the Honours BA Specialist Program at the end of their first year. Students must complete any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including MATH 1A03 (or 1X03), an average of at least 5.0 in ECON 1B03/1BX3 and 1BB3/1BA3 and a grade of at least C+ in each of MATH 1AA3 (or 1XX3) and 1B03.
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The Academic Calendar lists course requirements and minimum grade requirements for entry to and continuance in the Honours Economics & Mathematics.
SAMPLE COURSES BY YEAR (NOT ALL REQUIRED)
Level I Courses
- ECON 1B03 – Introductory Microeconomics
- ECON 1ME3 – Introduction to Mathematical Economics
- ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics
Level II Courses
- ECON 2A03 – Economics of Labour-Market Issues
- ECON 2J03 – Environmental Economics
- STATS 2D03 – Introduction to Probability
Level III Courses
- MATH 3X03 – Complex Analysis I
- MATH 3A03 – Real Analysis I
- ECON 3EE3 – Econometrics I
Level IV Courses
- ECON 4A03 – Honours Economic Analysis
- ECON 4FF3 – Research Methods in Economics
- ECON 4G03 – Econometrics II
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