Economics (see also Business Economics) - Atkinson
School of Analytic Studies and Information Technology
Coordinator: Ida Ferrara
The School of Analytic Studies and Information Technology offers courses leading to a BA degree in economics, and a BA degree 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 should select the balance of their courses (i.e. beyond the specified major courses) from the courses listed under the area of concentration, see below.
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.
Areas of Concentration in Economics
Concentration in Industrial Economics
This concentration is suitable for students who wish to relate the techniques of economic analysis to applied business problems.
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 3.00, 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.
Course Substitutes
Subject to course exclusions, program requirements/restrictions, and residence requirements, the following courses are acceptable substitutes for the purpose of meeting program requirements.
Program Course |
Course Substitutes |
AK/ECON 1000 3.00 |
AS/ECON 1000 3.00, GL/ECON 2500 3.00 |
AK/ECON 1010 3.00 |
AS/ECON 1010 3.00, GL/ECON 2510 3.00 |
AK/ECON 1530 3.00 |
AS/ECON 1530 3.00, AS/MATH 1530 3.00, AK/AS/MATH 1550 6.00, AK/AS/SC/MATH 1300 3.00, AS/SC/MATH 1013 3.00, AS/SC/MATH 1505 6.00 |
AK/ECON 1540 3.00 |
AS/ECON 1540 3.00, AS/MATH 1540 3.00, AK/AS/MATH 1550 6.00, AS/SC/MATH 1505 6.00 |
AK/ECON 2300 3.00 |
AS/ECON 2300 3.00 |
AK/ECON 2350 3.00 |
AS/ECON 2350 3.00 |
AK/ECON 2400 3.00 |
AS/ECON 2400 3.00 |
AK/ECON 2450 3.00 |
AS/ECON 2450 3.00 |
AK/ECON 3210 3.00 |
AS/ECON 3210 3.00 |
AK/ECON 3470 3.00 |
AS/ECON 2500 3.00 (accepted as a 2000-level course only), GL/ECON 3670 3.00 |
Program Note: Students who have successfully completed AK/ADMS 3320 3.00 or AK/ADMS 2320 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ECON 3470 3.00 but must note that AK/ADMS 2320 3.00 will count for 2000-level credit only.
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