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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Work | Academic | Work |
| FOUR | Academic | Work | Work |
| FIVE | Academic | Academic |
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
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