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Mathematical Economics Co-op Information for Employers

Adding Value to Your Team

Mathematics is an invaluable element of economic analysis and has opened up large areas of inquiry. Most economic theory rests on explicit, formal, mathematical and/or statistical foundations. This specialization articulates and emphasizes these interactions. This helps students to understand problems involving consumer behaviour, the interactions among producers as they compete for market share and macroeconomics outcomes such as inflation, unemployment, international trade and competitiveness.

University of Guelph Advantage

Guelph’s Mathematical 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

Student Strengths

 Critical Thinking

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

 Leadership

Strong leadership and communication skills, which students develop through their education and work experiences.

 Application

Thorough knowledge of statistical procedures.

 Knowledge

The ability to handle and gather accurate economic data relevant to a research problem, and a comprehensive understanding of economic problems as they apply to a variety of industries.

Mathematical Economics Work Term Schedule

YEAR
 

FALL

 

WINTER

 

SUMMER

ONEAcademicAcademicOff
TWOAcademicAcademicWork
THREEWorkAcademicWork
FOURAcademicWorkWork
FIVEAcademicAcademic 

Mathematical Economics Course Sequencing

Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.

Fall 

  • Introduction To Programming
  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • Calculus I
  • 2 Electives

Winter

  • Introductory Macroeconomics
  • Calculus II
  • 3 Electives

Fall

  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Statistics I
  • Introduction to Cooperative Education
  • 2 Electives

Winter

  • Introduction To Econometrics
  • Introduction To Finance
  • 3 Electives or Restricted
    Electives

Summer

Work Term One

Fall

Work Term Two

Winter

  • Investments
  • Game Theory or Fundamentals of Derivatives 
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • 2 Electives or Restricted Electives

Summer

Work Term Three

Fall

  • Corporate Finance 
  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • 3 Electives or Restricted Electives

Winter

Work Term Four

Summer

Work Term Five

Fall

  • Advanced Topics in Microeconomics
  • Advanced Econometrics
  • Advanced Mathematical Economics
  • 2 Electives or Restricted Electives

Winter

  • Advanced Topics in Macroeconomics
  • Financial Econometrics 
  • Advanced Topics in Finance 
  • 2 Electives