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Program Requirements
The Business Economics program is an Honours program, which provides students, interested in business as a career, the opportunity to combine practical applications in business-oriented courses with an Economics degree.
Students are expected to be familiar with standard computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software and Web browsers.
Note that not all courses listed below will be offered in any one year; students should seek the advice of the department before choosing their courses.
Specialized Honours BA: 120 Credits
Major credits:
Students must complete at least 78 credits (60 credits in Business Economics or Economics, 18 credits in Mathematics), including:
- GL/MATH 1610 3.00
- GL/MATH 1620 3.00
- GL/MATH 1930 3.00
- GL/MATH 1940 3.00
- GL/MATH 2680 6.00
- GL/ECON 1000 3.00
- GL/ECON 1010 3.00
- GL/ECON 2100 6.00
- GL/ECON 2200 6.00
- GL/ECON 2710 3.00
- GL/ECON 2720 3.00
- 12 major credits at the 3000 level, as follows:
- GL/ECON 3300 6.00
- 6 additional major credits at the 3000 level
- 12 major credits at the 4000 level
- 12 additional major credits at any level
Note: It is strongly recommended that students who wish to pursue graduate studies in Economics take both GL/ECON 3670 3.00 and GL/ECON 4260 3.00, as well as GL/MATH 1660 3.00, GL/MATH 2660 3.00 and GL/MATH 2670 6.00.
General education requirement*:
Every student in the college shall complete the equivalent of at least six credits in each of three of the four general education divisions (for a total of 18 credits): humanities, modes of reasoning, natural science, social science.
Bilingual requirement*:
All students admitted to Glendon must satisfy the bilingual requirement. In order to do so, students must successfully complete six credits in each official language (French and English) at Glendon from the following two categories:
- courses at the second-year level and above in French as a Second Language and/or in English as a Second Language;
- courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
Upper-level credits*:
At least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).
Credits outside the major*:
At least 18 credits.
Residency requirement:
A minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.
Graduation requirement:
Students must successfully complete (pass) at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+).
*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.
Specialized Honours iBA: 120 Credits
Major credits:
Students must complete at least 78 credits (60 credits in Business Economics or Economics, 18 credits in Mathematics), including:
- GL/MATH 1610 3.00
- GL/MATH 1620 3.00
- GL/MATH 1930 3.00
- GL/MATH 1940 3.00
- GL/MATH 2680 6.00
- GL/ECON 1000 3.00
- GL/ECON 1010 3.00
- GL/ECON 2100 6.00
- GL/ECON 2200 6.00
- GL/ECON 2710 3.00
- GL/ECON 2720 3.00
- 12 major credits at the 3000 level, as follows:
- GL/ECON 3300 6.00
- 6 additional major credits at the 3000 level
- 12 major credits at the 4000 level
- 12 additional major credits at any level
Courses taken to fulfill the major requirements may also be used to fulfill the iBA requirements.
Note: It is strongly recommended that students who wish to pursue graduate studies in Economics take both GL/ECON 3670 3.00 and GL/ECON 4260 3.00, as well as GL/MATH 1660 3.00, GL/MATH 2660 3.00 and GL/MATH 2670 6.00.
General education requirement*:
Every student in the college shall complete the equivalent of at least six credits in each of three of the four general education divisions (for a total of 18 credits): humanities, modes of reasoning, natural science, social science.
Bilingual/trilingual requirement*:
For the bilingual iBA, students must complete at least 18 credits in each official language (English and French). At least 6 of these credits must be completed at Glendon from the following two categories:
- French as a Second Language and/or in English as a Second Language at the 2000 level or above;
- discipline courses which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
The remaining 12 credits in either official language may be completed abroad.
For the iBA trilingual, in addition to the above 18 credits in each official language (English and French), students must complete 18 credits in Hispanic studies (including: GL/SP 3000 6.00) or six credits of an advanced-level course in Hispanic studies) or 18 credits in a modern language (including an advanced-level course) at York University.
Internationally-oriented course requirement*:
At least 12 credits of internationally-oriented courses.
Exchange requirement*:
At least one full term abroad as a full-time student at an institution with which Glendon and/or York has a formal exchange agreement. Students are required to pass a minimum of nine credits for a half-year exchange, or 18 credits for a full-year exchange.
Upper-level credits*:
At least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).
Credits outside the major*:
At least 18 credits.
Residency requirement:
A minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.
Graduation requirement:
Students must successfully complete (pass) at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+).
*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.
Honours BA: 120 Credits
Major credits:
Students must complete at least 66 credits (48 credits in Business Economics or Economics, 18 credits in Mathematics), including:
- GL/MATH 1610 3.00
- GL/MATH 1620 3.00
- GL/MATH 1930 3.00
- GL/MATH 1940 3.00
- GL/MATH 2680 6.00
- GL/ECON 1000 3.00
- GL/ECON 1010 3.00
- GL/ECON 2100 6.00
- GL/ECON 2200 6.00
- GL/ECON 2710 3.00
- GL/ECON 2720 3.00
- 12 major credits at the 3000 level, as follows:
- GL/ECON 3300 6.00
- 6 additional major credits at the 3000 level
- 12 major credits at the 4000 level
General education requirement*:
Every student in the college shall complete the equivalent of at least six credits in each of three of the four general education divisions (for a total of 18 credits): humanities, modes of reasoning, natural science, social science.
Bilingual requirement*:
All students admitted to Glendon must satisfy the bilingual requirement. In order to do so, students must successfully complete six credits in each official language (French and English) at Glendon from the following two categories:
- courses at the second-year level and above in French as a Second Language and/or in English as a Second Language;
- courses in any discipline which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
Upper-level credits*:
At least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).
Credits outside the major*:
At least 18 credits.
Residency requirement:
A minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.
Graduation requirement:
Students must successfully complete (pass) at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+).
*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.
Honours iBA: 120 Credits
Major credits:
Students must complete at least 66 credits (48 credits in Business Economics or Economics, 18 credits in Mathematics), including:
- GL/MATH 1610 3.00
- GL/MATH 1620 3.00
- GL/MATH 1930 3.00
- GL/MATH 1940 3.00
- GL/MATH 2680 6.00
- GL/ECON 1000 3.00
- GL/ECON 1010 3.00
- GL/ECON 2100 6.00
- GL/ECON 2200 6.00
- GL/ECON 2710 3.00
- GL/ECON 2720 3.00
- 12 major credits at the 3000 level, as follows:
- GL/ECON 3300 6.00
- 6 additional major credits at the 3000 level
- 12 major credits at the 4000 level
General education requirement*:
Every student in the college shall complete the equivalent of at least six credits in each of three of the four general education divisions (for a total of 18 credits): humanities, modes of reasoning, natural science, social science.
Bilingual/trilingual requirement*:
For the bilingual iBA, students must complete at least 18 credits in each official language (English and French). At least 6 of these credits must be completed at Glendon from the following two categories:
- courses at the second-year level or above in French as a Second Language and/or in English as a Second Language;
- discipline courses which are designated as satisfying the bilingual requirement.
The remaining 12 credits in either official language may be completed abroad.
For the iBA trilingual, in addition to the above 18 credits in each official language (English and French), students must complete 18 credits in Hispanic studies (including: GL/SP 3000 6.00) or six credits of an advanced-level course in Hispanic studies) or 18 credits in a modern language (including an advanced-level course) at York University.
Internationally-oriented course requirement*:
At least 12 credits of internationally-oriented courses.
Exchange requirement*:
At least one full term abroad as a full-time student at an institution with which Glendon and/or York has a formal exchange agreement. Students are required to pass a minimum of nine credits for a half-year exchange, or 18 credits for a full-year exchange.
Upper-level credits*:
At least 36 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level. This includes the 3000 and 4000 level credits in the major listed above (under major credits).
Credits outside the major*:
At least 18 credits.
Residency requirement:
A minimum of 30 credits at York and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at Glendon.
Graduation requirement:
Students must successfully complete (pass) at least 120 credits which meet the Faculty's degree and program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+).
*Note: please refer to the Rules and Regulations section of the Undergraduate Calendar for detailed requirement information.
Honours Double Major iBA
The Honours iBA program described above may be pursued jointly with any other Honours iBA degree program offered at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours iBA programs.
Honours Major/Minor BA
The Honours BA program described above may be pursued jointly with any Honours Minor BA program offered at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours Minor programs.
Honours Major/Minor iBA
The Honours iBA program described above may be pursued jointly with any Honours Minor BA program offered at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours Minor programs.
Course Substitutes
Subject to course exclusions, program requirements/restrictions and residency requirements, the courses below are acceptable substitutes for the purpose of meeting the Economics program requirements. All other course substitutes must be approved by the department chair or program coordinator.
| Program Course | Course Substitutes |
|---|---|
| GL/ECON 1000 3.00 | AP/ECON 1000 3.00 |
| GL/ECON 1010 3.00 | AP/ECON 1010 3.00 |
| GL/MATH 1930 3.00 | |
| GL/MATH 1940 3.00 | |
| GL/MATH 1610 3.00 and GL/MATH 1620 3.00 | GL/ECON 3670 3.00 and GL/ECON 4260 3.00 |
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