Major in Economics

The recommended course sequence is offered as a general guideline to help you better plan your schedule. Adjustments might be required due to the course offering or if you received course equivalencies.

YearFallWinter
1st year
(30 course units)
  • ECO 1104
  • 3 course units from: MAT 1300 or MAT 1308
  • ECO 1102
  • MAT 1302 
2nd year
(30 course units)
  • ECO 2142
  • ECO 2144
  • ECO 2150 
  • ECO 2143
  • ECO 2145
  • ECO 2151 
3rd year
(30 course units)
  • 3 optional ECO course units at the 3000- or 40004-level
  • 3 optional ECO course units at the 3000- or 40004-level
4th year
(30 course units)
  • 3 optional ECO course units at the 4000-level4
  • 3 optional ECO course units at the 4000-level4

Notes

  1. The Major in Economics consists of 42 (ECO) course units.  
  2. This program must be combined with a minor or another major if enrolled in the Honours degree.   Please consult the Make changes to your undergraduate program to add a minor or major and view the eligibility criteria of the discipline you wish to add.
  3. Students will also have to complete the compulsory ENG 1100, ENG 1120 and the required number of elective courses to obtain the degree.

4. 4000 level optional courses in Economics (ECO) are limited to students in the 4th year of the program of studies and require a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 5.0 or more. View the course catalog for more information.

  1. 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.
  2. Students who intend to participate in the CO-OP program should take ECO 2150 and ECO 2151 in their second year.
  3. ECO 3145, ECO 3152, ECO 3153 are strongly recommended for studies in the Master's in Economics.

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