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This program is offered through the Department of Economics
Co-ordinator
Joseph Kushner
Director, Co-operative Programs
Cindy Dunne
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| General Information |
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Administrative Assistant
Karen Phillips
905-688-5550, extension 4697
Plaza 427
brocku.ca/economics
Business economists provide analyses and recommendations to policy makers in both the private and public sectors. The program seeks to develop the skills and knowledge required for such tasks. Possible fields of employment include financial analysis, market research and managerial positions in the private and public sectors.
Business Economics offers a four-year program of study leading to an Honours BBE degree designed for students who wish to combine the study of economics and business. There are two streams: Financial Economics for those who wish to combine economics with finance and Consumer Economics for those who wish to combine economics with marketing. Students must declare their stream by the end of Year 2.
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 the first work placement. In addition to the current fees for courses in academic study terms, students are assessed an annual administrative fee (see the Schedule of Fees).
Eligibility to continue in the Business Economics Co-op program is based on the student's major and non-major averages. A student with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average may continue. A student with a major average lower than 70 percent will not be permitted to continue in the Business Economics Co-op program. If a student subsequently raises his/her major average to 70 percent, the student may be readmitted only if approved by the Co-op Admissions Committee.
The Business Economics Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have honours standing and who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience.
Computer Literacy is required for some economics. Students who are not computer literate should consider taking APCO 1P01 or 1P93 as an elective.
Graduates of the Business Economics program may normally pursue graduate studies in Economics or Business Economics without taking additional courses.
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| Program Notes |
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ECON 1P91 and 1P92 may be taken concurrently or in either order. |
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WRIT 1P93 is recommended. |
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In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 20 credits may be taken. |
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| Honours Program |
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| Financial Economics stream |
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Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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ECON 3P92, 3P95, 4P13 and 4P14 |
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one and one-half credits from FNCE 4P03, 4P04, 4P05, 4P08, 4P09, 4P15, 4P16, 4P17, 4P18 |
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one-half credit from ACTG, ENTR, FNCE, MGMT, MKTG, OBHR |
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one non-business elective credit |
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| Consumer Economics stream |
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Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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| Business Economics Co-op |
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Students admitted to the Business Economics Co-op program must follow an approved program pattern. The most common pattern is listed below. For other approved patterns, consult the Co-op Office.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Fall Term:
Winter Term:
Spring/Summer Sessions:
Year 4
Fall Term:
Winter Term:
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ECON 3P95, 4P13 and 4P14 |
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one of FNCE 4P03, 4P04, 4P05, 4P08, 4P09, 4P15, 4P16, 4P17 and 4P18 |
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MKTG 2P91 or one-half credit from ACTG, ENTR, FNCE, MGMT, MKTG, OBHR (not taken in Year 3) |
Spring/Summer Sessions:
Year 5
Fall Term:
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| Description of Courses |
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See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.
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