Economics - Atkinson

Economics
Contact: Ida Ferrara

The Economics program offered by the Economics unit within the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies focuses on those aspects of social behaviour, and those institutions, which are involved in the allocation of scarce resources among alternative uses in the pursuit of the satisfaction of human wants. Through a unique teaching approach that blends theory and case studies, students gain in-depth knowledge about how to apply the analytical and quantitative tools of economics to understanding and solving a wide range of individual and social problems about consumption and production in a variety of markets (product, labour, capital, etc., both nationally and internationally) that arise because of resource scarcity. Students can pursue a degree in Economics at the BA level or at the BA Specialized Honours level.

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. Of the remaining 30 credits in economics, 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 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.

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.

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