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Management Economics and Finance Co-op Information for Employers

Adding Value to Your Team

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.

University of Guelph Advantage

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

ONEAcademicAcademicOff
TWOAcademicAcademicWork
THREEWorkAcademicWork
FOURAcademicWorkWork
FIVEAcademicAcademic 

Management Economics and Finance Course Sequencing

Students select the Finance or Managerial Economics Area of Emphasis. 

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
  • Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace 

Winter

  • Business & Consumer Law
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Business Communication
  • Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics or Information Management 

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

  • Principles of Responsible Organizations
  • 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

See the Undergraduate Calendar for the list of Restricted Electives.