The Financial Economics Stream of the Honours Bachelor of Business Economics (BBE) offers core training in economic theory, financial systems, and business decision-making.
The program introduces key concepts and methods in finance. It explores how financial institutions operate, how markets respond to changing conditions, and the strategies used to allocate capital and manage risk. The goal is to develop strong analytical skills and the ability to work with data, while also learning to communicate effectively.
Graduates are well-prepared for roles in the public and private sectors, including careers in banking, financial analysis, policy, and economic research. The stream also offers a strong foundation for further study in graduate or professional programs such as an MBA.
| PROGRAM DETAILS | |
| Typical entry point | Fall (September) |
| Program duration | 4 years (full-time) or 5 years (full-time) with co-op option |
| Program options | Full-time or part-time |
| Delivery mode | Course-based |
Full course descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Sample Courses
- Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 1P91)
- Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 1P92)
- Introductory Mathematics for Economics (ECON 1P94)
- Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACTG 1P91)
- Practical Statistics (STAT 1P98)
- Foundations of Economic Analysis (ECON 2P30)
- Introduction to Econometrics (ECON 2P90)
- Introduction to Management Accounting (ACTG 2P12)
- Corporate Finance I (FNCE 2P91)
- Marketing Basics (MKTG 2P51)
- Money and Banking I (ECON 3P03)
- Econometrics (ECON 3P90)
- Mathematical Methods in Economics (ECON 3Q91)
- Corporate Finance II (FNCE 3P93)
- Financial Theory (FNCE 3P96)
- Empirical Methods: Machine Learning in Economics and Business (ECON 4P07)
- Advanced Macroeconomics (ECON 4P13)
- Advanced Microeconomics (ECON 4P14)
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (FNCE 4P04)
- Management of Financial Institutions (FNCE 4P08)
Co-op Option
Gain relevant, real-world work experience while completing your degree. The Business Economics Co-op program combines academic and work terms over a period of four and one-half academic years. Students spend two years in an academic setting studying the functional areas of business economics prior to taking their first work placement.
