X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Mathematical Economics (Co-op) (MAEC:C)
Department of Economics and Finance, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
Most economic theory rests on explicit, formal, mathematical and/or statistical foundations. This specialization articulates and emphasizes these interactions. It is most suitable for students who either have, or wish to develop, a strong analytical background.
Program Requirements
The Co-op program in Mathematical Economics is a five year program, including five work terms. Students must complete a Fall, Winter and Summer work term and must follow the academic work schedule as outlined below (also found on the Co-operative Education website: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/). Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to adjusting this schedule.
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Semester 1 | Academic Semester 2 | Off |
| 2 | Academic Semester 3
COOP*1100 |
Academic Semester 4 | COOP*1000 Work Term I |
| 3 | COOP*2000 Work Term II | Academic Semester 5 | COOP*3000 Work Term III |
| 4 | Academic Semester 6 | COOP*4000 Work Term IV | COOP*5000 Work Term V |
| 5 | Academic Semester 7 | Academic Semester 8 | N/A |
To be eligible to continue in the Co-op program, students must meet a minimum 70% cumulative average requirement after second semester, as well as meet all work term requirements. Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to work term performance grading, work term report grading and program completion requirements.
For additional program information students should consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor, listed on the Co-operative Educationweb site.
Credit Summary (22.00 Total Credits)*
13.00 – Required Core Courses
1.50 - Humanities credits from at least two subject areas (BA distribution requirement)
0.50 - Social Science credit outside of ECON (BA distribution requirement)
5.00 – Electives
2.00 - Co-op Work Terms
Note: A minimum of four Co-op work terms including a Summer, Fall, and Winter are necessary to complete the Co-op requirement. *A fifth Co-op work term is optional and if completed, the total number of credits will equal 22.50
The recommended program sequence is outlined below.
Major (Honours Program)
Semester 1 - Fall
Semester 2 - Winter
Semester 3 - Fall
Semester 4 - Winter
| ECON*3740 | [0.50] | Introduction to Econometrics |
| 2.00 electives or restricted electives* | ||
Spring/Summer
| COOP*1000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term I |
Fall
| COOP*2000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term II |
Semester 5 - Winter
Spring/Summer
| COOP*3000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term III |
Semester 6 - Fall
| ECON*3710 | [0.50] | Advanced Microeconomics |
| 2.00 electives or restricted electives* | ||
Winter
| COOP*4000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term IV |
Spring/Summer
| COOP*5000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term V |
Semester 7 - Fall
Semester 8 - Winter
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| 0.50 credits at the 4000 level Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.00 electives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *at least 1.00 credits of the 4.00 restricted electives credits must be from Mathematics and 1.00 credits must be from Statistics. The remaining 2.00 credits can be from either subject area. Of the 4.00 credits, at least 1.00 credits must be at the 3000 level or above and the remaining 3.00 credits must be at the 2000 level or above. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note: Courses from MATH or STATS will be allowed with the appropriate prerequisites, or by permission of the instructor. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||