Economics (see also Business Economics) - Atkinson

School of Analytic Studies and Information Technology
Coordinator: Gervan Fearon

The School of Analytic Studies and Information Technology offers courses leading to a BA degree in economics at the BA and BA Honours levels, and BA in business economics. Within the BA degree program, certain courses may be packaged to constitute one of the following areas of concentration: industrial economics, applied research methods for business economics, industrial relations and public policy. Students interested in pursuing a specific area of concentration are advised to consult with the coordinator of economics regarding their study plans.

Program Requirements

BA: 90 credits

Major: 42 credits in economics including:

AK/ECON 1000 3.00, AK/ECON 1010 3.00, AK/ECON 1530 3.00, AK/ECON 1540 3.00, AK/ECON 2300 3.00, AK/ECON 2350 3.00, AK/ECON 2400 3.00, AK/ECON 2450 3.00; AK/ECON 3470 3.00, AK/ECON 3480 3.00 or AK/ECON 3210 3.00.

BA (Specialized Honours): 120 credits

Major: 60 credits in economics including:

AK/ECON 1000 3.00, AK/ECON 1010 3.00, AK/ECON 1530 3.00, AK/ECON 1540 3.00, AK/ECON 2300 3.00, AK/ECON 2350 3.00, AK/ECON 2400 3.00, AK/ECON 2450 3.00, AK/ECON 3470 3.00, AK/ECON 3480 3.00 or AK/ECON 3210 3.00, plus 30 credits in economics, of which 18 credits must be at the 4000 level.

BA (General Honours): 120 credits

Major: 90 credits including:

66 credits in economics including AK/ECON 1000 3.00, AK/ECON 1010 3.00; AK/ECON 1530 3.00 and AK/ECON 1540 3.00; AK/ECON 2300 3.00 and AK/ECON 2350 3.00; AK/ECON 2400 3.00 and AK/ECON 2450 3.00; AK/ECON 3470 3.00, AK/ECON 3480 3.00 or AK/ECON 3210 3.00. 12 credits in economics must be at the 3000 level and 12 credits in economics must be at the 4000 level. From related disciplines, chosen in consultation with the coordinator of Economics, an additional 24 credits are required. Of these courses six credits must be at the 4000 level and 18 credits at the 3000 level.

Areas of Concentration in Economics

Note: Unless stated otherwise, students wishing to pursue an area of concentration in economics should select the balance of their courses in the major (i.e. beyond what is specified for the degree requirements) from the courses listed under that area of concentration.

Concentration in Industrial Economics

This concentration is suitable for students who wish to relate the techniques of economic analysis to applied business problems.

BA: 90 credits

Major: 42 credits including:

The 30 credits required for the BA economics degree listed above, plus 12 credits selected from the list of economics courses for the industrial economics concentration, see below.

Prerequisite to the concentration in industrial economics: AK/ADMS 1000 3.00.

BA (General Honours): 120 credits

Major: 90 credits including:

54 credits including those required for the general Honours economics degree, AK/ADMS 1000 3.00 and AK/ADMS 1500 3.00 or AK/ADMS 2500 3.00, and 12 credits selected from courses in the list below, of which at least six credits must be at the 4000 level. From related disciplines, chosen in consultation with the coordinator of economics, an additional 24 credits are required. Of these courses six credits must be at the 4000 level and 18 credits at the 3000 level.

Courses for the Concentration in Industrial Economics:

Administrative studies: AK/ADMS 1500 3.00, AK/ADMS 2510 3.00, AK/ADMS 3570 3.00, AK/ADMS 4930 6.00.

Computer science: AK/AS/SC/CSE 1520 3.00 and AK/AS/SC/CSE 1530 3.00.

Economics: AK/ECON 3411 3.00, AK/ECON 3430 3.00, AK/ECON 3440 3.00, AK/ECON 3490 3.00, AK/ECON 3570 3.00, AK/ECON 3580 3.00, AK/ECON 3600 6.00, AK/ECON 3750 3.00, AK/ECON 3760 3.00, AK/ECON 3800 3.00, AK/ECON 3810 3.00, AK/ECON 3820 3.00, AK/ECON 4120 3.00, AK/ECON 4130 3.00, AK/ECON 4160 3.00.

Concentration in Applied Research Methods for Business Economics

Focus on market-oriented experience in economic analysis, especially in the areas of econometric modelling, simulation techniques and applied business forecasting. Emphasis is on any mathematical and statistical training for further study in economics or business, beyond the BA.

Courses for the Concentration in Applied Research Methods for Business Economics:

AK/ECON 3210 3.00, AK/ECON 3411 3.00, AK/ECON 3490 3.00, AK/ECON 3810 3.00, AK/ECON 3820 3.00, AK/ECON 4120 3.00, AK/ECON 4130 3.00.

Concentration in Industrial Relations

Analysis of the institutions involved in the employment relationship, and the conceptual framework of the labour market and the industrial relations system in which it operates.

Courses for the Concentration in Industrial Relations:

AK/ECON 3590 6.00, AK/ECON 3600 6.00, AK/ECON 3610 3.00, AK/ECON 3620 3.00, AK/ECON 3680 3.00, AK/ECON 3790 6.00, AK/ECON 4160 3.00, AK/SOCI 3392 6.00.

Concentration in Public Policy

The application of economic analysis to matters of collective choice and public policy. Emphasis on the consideration of criteria and techniques for evaluating policy choices.

Courses for the Concentration in Public Policy:

AK/ECON 3450 3.00, AK/ECON 3460 3.00 (cross-listed to: AK/POLS 3480 3.00), AK/ECON 3510 3.00, AK/ECON 3520 3.00, AK/ECON 3650 3.00, AK/ECON 3660 3.00, AK/ECON 3800 3.00, AK/ECON 3810 3.00, AK/ECON 3820 3.00.

• Rules and Regulations in the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies
• Generic BA requirements
• Courses offered in Economics