Management Economics and Finance Co-op Information for Employers
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The Bachelor of Commerce, Management Economics and Finance (MEF) program is designed to give students an understanding of business problems in the areas of industrial organization and finance.
Management Economics and Finance integrates the analytical orientation of economics with the practical tools of business management, marketing, and accounting.
The integration of economic theory with business courses prepares students for careers in banking, investment analysis, corporate management, accounting, law, and public policy.
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Students who excel in Management Economics and Finance are keen problem solvers. The major is designed to train students in logic to help them develop advanced critical thinking skills. Senior students also use statistical software to apply their knowledge on a practical level.
The objective of the Management Economics and Finance program is to produce thoughtful, educated decision makers who are well-rounded employees able to apply theory to everyday business situations.
Our co-op process responds to your needs. Employers can post, hire and interview throughout the semester and our students are available for 4- or 8-month work terms. The Experience Guelph hiring tool makes hiring co-op students easy!
Student Strengths
Critical Thinking
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, developed as students complete extensive research projects.
Collaboration
A strong ability to collaborate effectively in teams, developed through group assignments and projects.
Leadership
Highly effective leadership and communication skills, enhanced through education, extra-curricular involvement, and work experiences.
Management Economics and Finance Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Work | Academic | Work |
| FOUR | Academic | Work | Work |
| FIVE | Academic | Academic |
Management Economics and Finance Course Sequencing
Based on the 2023/24 undergraduate calendar. Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
Fall
- Introductory Microeconomics
- One of:
- Business Mathematics
- Calculus I
- Introduction to Business
- 1 elective
Winter
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Introductory Macroeconomics
- Individuals and Groups in Organizations
- Introductory Marketing
- 1 elective
Summer
Off
Fall
- Management Accounting
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Economic Statistics
- Introduction to Co-operative Education
- Introductory Mathematical Economics
- Information Management
Winter
- Financial Management
- Business & Consumer Law
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Finance
- 1 elective or restricted elective
Summer
Work Term One
Fall
Work Term Two
Winter
- Operations Management
- Introduction to Econometrics
- One of:
- Investments
- Corporate Finance
- 2 electives or restricted electives
Summer
Work Term Three
Fall
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- One of:
- Investments
- Corporate Finance
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Winter
Work Term Four
Summer
Work Term Five
Fall
- 5 electives or restricted electives
Winter
- Strategic Management
- 4 electives or restricted electives
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