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Business Economics - Atkinson
Economics The Business Economics program offered by the Economics unit within the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies integrates aspects of economics and business studies, focusing on the use of economic analysis and statistical methods to deal effectively with management problems in applied business fields. In applying economic theory to business management, students become familiar with the analytical and decision making techniques used in the business world, and with the public and private institutional environments within which businesses operate. Students will gain economic insight into critical business topics such as strategic competition, the internal organization of firms, and international issues facing businesses in the changing global marketplace. Students can pursue a degree in business economics at the BA level or at the BA Specialized Honours level. Program Requirements Students prior to entering the Business Economics program are required to have completed a high school Grade 12U Advanced Functions mathematics course or the equivalent. BA: 90 credits General education requirements: 24 credits including:
Required credits outside the major: 18 credits. Major: 48 credits including: Program prerequisites (12 credits): AK/ECON 1000 3.00 and AK/ECON 1010 3.00; AK/ECON 1530 3.00 and AK/ECON 1540 3.00. Core courses (36 credits including six credits to be chosen from the courses listed below*): AK/AS/SC/CSE 1520 3.00 *Courses from which to choose six credits: Upper-level courses: The 90 credits above must include at least 30 credits (for computer science or economics at least 24 credits) at the 3000 level or above. Residency requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through Atkinson. Graduation: Students must pass at least 90 credits that meet Atkinson degree and program requirements. The cumulative grade point average for all courses must be at least 4.00. BA Specialized Honours: 120 credits General education requirements: 24 credits including:
Required credits outside the major: 18 credits at the 3000 level or above (in the case of mathematics courses, at the 2000 level or above). Major: 78 credits including: Program prerequisites (12 credits): AK/ECON 1000 3.00 and AK/ECON 1010 3.00; AK/ECON 1530 3.00 and AK/ECON 1540 3.00. Core courses (66 credits): AK/ADMS 1000 3.00; AK/ADMS 2500 3.00 and AK/ADMS 2510 3.00; AK/AS/SC/CSE 1520 3.00 and AK/AS/SC/CSE 1530 3.00; AK/ECON 2400 3.00 and AK/ECON 2450 3.00; AK/ECON 2300 3.00 and AK/ECON 2350 3.00;AK/ECON 3470 3.00, AK/ECON 3480 3.00 or AK/ECON 3210 3.00; AK/ECON 3411 3.00 or AK/ECON 3810 3.00; AK/ECON 3800 3.00; AK/ECON 4082 3.00; (six credits to be selected from: AK/ECON 3430 3.00, AK/ECON 3440 3.00, AK/ECON 3570 3.00, AK/ECON 3580 3.00); a total of 18 credits in economics must be at the 4000 level. 18 additional credits in economics including at least 15 credits at the 4000 level. Upper-level courses: The 120 credits above must include at least 30 credits at the 3000 level or above and 18 credits in major area at the 4000 level (for computer science or mathematics 12 credits). Residency requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through Atkinson. Graduation: Students must pass at least 120 credits that meet Atkinson degree and program requirements. The cumulative grade point average for all courses must be at least 5.00. 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.
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2008-2009 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR
