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Economics Co-op Information for Employers

Adding Value to Your Team

Economists may be called upon to explain or predict some of the most interesting and puzzling issues of our time such as the fluctuations in interest rates and oil prices, the value of the dollar or the implications of continental free trade. Economic analysis can assist governments and organizations in making important decisions concerning budgets and investments. A knowledge of economics helps students to understand the implications of global trends, and changes to the tax system or health insurance plans, for example.

University of Guelph Advantage

Guelph’s Economics program provides an excellent preparation for a management career in business or government and provides students with a concentrated academic foundation. Prior to their first work term, students have studied intermediate level economic theory, mathematics, statistics/econometrics and computer/information technology. At the University of Guelph, the Economics program has a broad focus with students applying theory to multiple areas including:

  • Environment and natural resources
  • Housing and health
  • Finance and banking
  • International/regional development
  • Government policies
  •  Labour and organizations

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 Guelph co-op students easy!

Student Strengths

 Critical Thinking

Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, developed as students complete extensive research projects.

 Deep Understanding

A comprehensive understanding of economics as it applies to a variety of industries and sectors.

 Leadership

Strong leadership and communication skills, developed through education and work experiences.

Economics Work Term Schedule

YEAR
 

FALL

 

WINTER

 

SUMMER

ONEAcademicAcademicOff
TWOAcademicAcademicWork
THREEWorkAcademicWork
FOURAcademicWorkWork
FIVEAcademicAcademic 

Economics Course Sequencing

Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.

Fall

  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • One Of: Elements of Calculus I or Calculus I or Business Mathematics
  • 3 Electives

Winter

  • Introductory Macroeconomics
  • One Computer Science Course
  • 3 Electives

Fall

  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Economic Statistics
  • Introductory Mathematical Economics
  • Introduction to Cooperative Education
  • 1 Elective

Winter

  • Introduction to Econometrics
  • 3 Electives
  • One 3000 Level Economics or Finance Course

Summer

Work Term One

Fall

Work Term Two

Winter

  • Advanced Macroeconomics 
  • 2 3000 level Economics or Finance Courses 
  • 2 Electives 

Summer

  • Work Term Three 

Fall

  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • 1 4000 level Economics or Finance Course (Advanced Econometrics recommended)
  • 3 Electives

Winter

Work Term Four

Summer

Work Term Five

Fall

  • Advanced Topics in Microeconomics 
  • 1 4000 level Economics or Finance Course
  • 2 Electives
  • 1 Restricted Elective 

Winter

  • Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics
  • 1 4000 level Economics or Finance Course
  • 3 Electives