BA Degree Requirements

Specialized Honours Program

All candidates for a Specialized Honours BA in economics must take GL/ECON 2500 3.00, GL/ECON 2510 3.00, GL/ECON 3230 6.00, GL/ECON 3240 6.00 and at least 42 other credits in economics chosen in consultation with the department. In addition, students must complete GL/MODR 1930 3.00 and GL/MODR 1940 3.00 by the end of their second year. Students are also strongly recommended to take GL/MATH 2650 3.00, GL/ECON 3670 3.00 and GL/ECON 4260 3.00 as part of their program.

General Honours Program

Candidates for General Honours with a focal interest in economics will take at least 36 economics credits (including GL/ECON 2500 3.00 and GL/ECON 2510 3.00, GL/ECON 3230 6.00 and GL/ECON 3240 6.00). Students must complete GL/MODR 1930 3.00 and GL/MODR 1940 3.00 by the end of their second year.

Students are strongly recommended to take GL/ECON 3670 3.00 and GL/ECON 4260 3.00 as part of their program. Students must arrange their second-, third- and fourth-year study lists in consultation with the department.

Honours Double Major Program

Candidates may complete an Honours Double Major Program in Economics. Candidates must complete at least 48 credits in economics including GL/ECON 2500 3.00, GL/ECON 2510 3.00, GL/ECON 3230 6.00 and GL/ECON 3240 6.00. Students are strongly recommended to take GL/ECON 3670 3.00 and GL/ECON 4260 3.00 as part of their program. They must arrange their second-, third- and fourth-year courses in consultation with the department.

Candidates must check the calendar for the requirements of the other discipline in which they wish to major.

Combined Honours Program

Candidates for Combined Honours will take a minimum of 60 credits in the two departments concerned. Those who are seeking Combined Honours with major emphasis in economics must take GL/ECON 2500 3.00 and GL/ECON 2510 3.00 and 30 additional credits in economics. These 30 credits will include GL/ECON 3230 6.00 and GL/ECON 3240 6.00. Students must complete GL/MODR 1930 3.00 and GL/MODR 1940 3.00 by the end of their second year. Students are recommended to take GL/ECON 3670 3.00 and GL/ECON 4260 3.00 as part of their program. For Combined Honours with minor emphasis in economics, the student must take GL/ECON 2500 3.00, GL/ECON 2510 3.00 and a minimum of 18 other economics credits. These will include GL/ECON 3230 6.00 and GL/ECON 3240 6.00. Students must take GL/MODR 1610 3.00 and GL/MODR 1620 3.00 as part of their program. Further details of the courses required or recommended for particular combinations can be obtained from the department. All students enrolled in Combined Honours programs must arrange their second-, third- and fourth-year study lists in consultation with both of the departments concerned.

Bachelor Program

Candidates in the bachelor program must take GL/ECON 2500 3.00, GL/ECON 2510 3.00, GL/ECON 3230 6.00, GL/ECON 3240 6.00 and at least 18 additional credits in economics. Students must complete either GL/MODR 1610 3.00 and GL/MODR 1620 3.00 or GL/MODR 1930 3.00 and GL/MODR 1940 3.00 by the end of their second year. Those students choosing the latter option are strongly recommended to take GL/ECON 3670 3.00 and GL/ECON 4260 3.00 as part of their program.

Special-Purpose Course Combinations

Within all of the above programs, combinations of economics courses may be arranged to suit the special requirements of students planning careers in such areas as law, business administration, government service, international trade and full-time professional economics. Each year the department publishes a brochure which provides an extended description of courses offered in the coming year and also suggests particular combinations of courses chosen to reflect the different career interests of students in economics. A copy can be obtained from the department office.

• Rules and Regulations in Glendon
• Courses offered in Economics