Degree Options Students can enrol directly into Economics I. Entrance requirements to this program for Ontario students: ENG4U, MCV4U, and MHF4U. Completion of three additional U or M courses to total six courses. For students wishing to enter Level II of an Economics program from a Level I program other than Economics I, it is highly recommended that MATH 1MM3 (or MATH 1LS3 or MATH 1A03) be completed in Level I.
In McMaster Economics, you’ll explore how decisions—big and small—shape our world: from trade and taxes to health, pricing, and pay. Our internationally recognized faculty lead cutting-edge research, and our grads are in demand across law, finance, politics, business, and more. With honours options including math or computer science, you’ll build the analytical skills employers want.
At the end of Level I, students who meet the requirements outlined below can pursue one of the following degree options: Honours Economics B.A.* Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including an average of at least 5.0 (C) in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3 and completion of one of ECON 1ME3, MATH 1MM3, 1A03, 1LS3. (Co-op option available. Enrolment is limited). Combined Honours B.A. in Economics & another subject Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including an average of at least 5.0 (C) in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3 and completion of one of ECON 1ME3, MATH 1MM3, 1A03, 1LS3. Satisfaction of admission requirements for the Honours program in the other B.A. subject. Honours Economics B.A. Specialist Option* Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including an average of at least 5.0 (C) in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3 and completion of one of ECON 1ME3, MATH 1MM3, 1A03, 1LS3. Honours Economics (Dual B.A. Specialist and M.A. Option)
Streamlined academic pathway to graduate studies in Economics. No application to the M.A. program after completion of Honours B.A. Limited Enrolment – Possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including an average of at least 7.0 in ECON 1B03, 1BB3, and 1ME3. Honours Economics & Mathematics B.A. Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including an average of at least 5.0 in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3; and successful completion of one of MATH 1A03, 1LS3 or 1X03 and one of MATH 1AA3, 1LT3, or 1XX3 with a grade of at least C+; and MATH 1B03. B.A. Economics Grade Point Average of 3.5 (C-) including an average of 4.0 (C-) in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3 and completion of one of ECON 1ME3, MATH 1MM3, 1A03, 1LS3. Minor: Economics (*) Accelerated program option available.
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