ECON 100
3 credits
Principles of Microeconomics
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Examines a wide range of microeconomic concepts related to markets and market behavior, with a focus on how the price mechanism allocates resources. Students develop a depth of knowledge in topics including demand and supply analysis, consumer theory, production and costs, market structure, market efficiency, and market failure. These concepts are applied to a variety of contemporary issues, considering both traditional economic models and alternative perspectives.
ECON 101
3 credits
Principles of Macroeconomics
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Develops a basic understanding of economy-wide issues. Equips students with the theoretical framework and analytical tools to study the current macroeconomic situation and to evaluate public policies aimed at promoting long-term economic growth, full-employment, and price stability.
ECON 199
3 credits
Selected Topics in Economics
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Provides students with an opportunity to investigate a range of topics through application of economic methodologies and analyses. The course will describe, analyze, and account for empirical regularities and phenomena pertaining to various contemporary social, environmental, and economic issues.
Note: This course will be offered under different letter designations (e.g. C-Z) representing different topics. This course may be repeated for credit provided the letter designation differs.
ECON 207
3 credits
Introduction to Game Theory and Strategic Thinking
Prerequisite(s): ECON 100.
Corequisite(s): None
Pre- or corequisite(s): None
Considers the methodology and analytical tools used to study decision making in situations characterized by strategic interaction., Students participate in in-class teaching games to help translate theory into practice.
ECON 215
3 credits
Canadian Economic Issues
Prerequisite(s): ECON 100 and ECON 101.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Economic models and methodology are applied to major issues facing Canada, its Indigenous communities, and its relationship with significant trading partners. Students engage in discussion and formal analysis of various economic policy issues related to the challenges examined.
ECON 226
3 credits
Economic and Business Statistics
Prerequisite(s): STAT 106 and one of MATH 111 or MATH 141.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
The application of statistics for business and economics on real data sets, using industry-standard statistical software for data analysis. Concepts learned in this course will be applied in upper-level courses in economics and business.
Note: This course is offered as BUS 226 and ECON 226. Students may only take one of these for credit.
ECON 242
3 credits
Economic Geography
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: AGRI 142, BUS 100, ECON 100, ECON 101, GDS 100, GEOG 111, or GEOG 140.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Concepts and methods of economic geography. Focus on the spatial distribution of and interactions between natural resources and energy, manufacturing, and services in the capitalist economy. Additional consideration of geographies of innovations, competition, and inequality, and of firm location decisions.
Note: This course is offered as GEOG 242 and ECON 242. Students may take only one of these for credit.
ECON 285
3 credits
The Economics of Sport
Prerequisite(s): ECON 100.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Develops fundamental economic concepts pertaining to industrial organization, labour, and public finance in the professional sports industry. Economic models are examined in terms of their ability to capture accurately the characteristics of this industry. Emphasizing EDI, Indigenization, and ethical decision-making, students analyze competitive balance, franchise economics, and socioeconomic impacts on marginalized communities through critical thinking and real-world applications.
ECON 299
3 credits
Selected Topics in Economics
Prerequisite(s): ECON 100 and ECON 101.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Provides students with an opportunity to investigate a topic not otherwise addressed in course offerings. Through application of economic methodologies, this course will describe, analyze, and account for empirical regularities and phenomena pertaining to various social, environmental, and economic issues.
Note: This course will be offered under different letter designations (e.g. C-Z) representing different topics. This course may be repeated for credit provided the letter designation differs.
ECON 307
3 credits
Managerial Economics
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits, including ECON 100, and one of MATH 111 or MATH 141.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Applies intermediate microeconomic analysis to business and economic decision-making. Topics include consumer demand, production and costs, market structures, pricing strategies, and game theory. The course examines how economic models inform real-world business dynamics while incorporating Indigenous perspectives and case studies to explore how market structures can promote or hinder equity, inclusion, and diverse participation.
ECON 326
3 credits
Introductory Econometrics
Prerequisite(s): ECON 100, ECON 101, and STAT 106.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Introduces econometric methods to analyze relationships between variables of interest and outcome variables using statistical software. Also includes a basic framework for quantitative analysis.
ECON 341
3 credits
International Trade
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits, including ECON 100 and ECON 101.
Corequisite(s): None
Pre- or corequisite(s): None
Explores trade theory and policy within a general equilibrium framework, alongside empirical tests and extensions of trade models. Topics include the relationship between economic growth and international trade, the role of multinational enterprises, and the globalization of production. Students will examine the impact of international trade on diverse communities, including Indigenous economies, labor markets, and environmental sustainability. International agreements, trade disputes, and the historical and contemporary effects of globalization on economic inequalities are also covered.
ECON 342
3 credits
International Capital Markets
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits, including ECON 100 and 101.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Students use economic theory to study international financial flows and their implications for regional and national economies including consideration of global financial imbalances, currency unions, international financial architecture, and the causes and impacts of currency attacks and financial crises.
ECON 349
3 credits
Financial Management I
Prerequisite(s): (BUS 143 or BUS 145), BUS 226, and BUS 249.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
The principles of effective corporate financial management are essential in running any business organization. This course will target various aspects of managing an organization financially, focusing on the theory and application of financial analysis, valuation, capital budgeting, and risk.
Note: This course is offered as BUS 349 and ECON 349. Students may take only one of these for credit.
ECON 352
3 credits
Technological Progress and Inclusive Economic Growth
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits, including ECON 100 and ECON 101.
Corequisite(s): None
Pre- or corequisite(s): None
Examines the relationship between technological progress and inclusive economic growth. Analyzes economic growth patterns, human and physical capital, and the impact of technology on productivity and inequality. Explores globalization, institutions, and government policies shaping economic development. Applies economic principles to real-world challenges, emphasizing equity, and sustainable economic growth.
ECON 360
3 credits
Labour Economics
Prerequisite(s): ECON 100 and (STAT 104 or STAT 106).
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Develops models of labour economics and considers their application to the Canadian economy with an emphasis on the interaction between economic theory and empirical evidence. Students analyze labor supply, labor demand in competitive labour markets, and wage determination by human capital accumulation. Indigenous perspectives are incorporated to highlight how labour market structures and human capital accumulation can promote or hinder equity, inclusion, and diverse participation in labour markets.
ECON 361
3 credits
Environmental Economics
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits, including ECON 100.
Corequisite(s): None
Pre- or corequisite(s): None
Examines the relationship between economic activity, government regulation, and environmental outcomes through both mainstream economic models and Indigenous knowledge systems. Students explore frameworks for evaluating environmental policies with attention to equity, sustainability, and impacts on Indigenous and marginalized communities.
Note: This course is offered as ECON 361 and GEOG 361. Students may take only one of these for credit.
ECON 375
3 credits
Health Economics
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits including ECON 100 and (MATH 111 or MATH 141).
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Explores the economic principles shaping healthcare systems, focusing on demand, supply, financing, and policy design. Analyzes health disparities, with attention to social determinants, Indigenous perspectives, and access to care for marginalized groups. Examines the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare delivery, policymaking, and decision processes. Investigates healthcare innovations and ethical considerations and discusses advocacy for equitable healthcare solutions. Provides a comprehensive understanding of the economics behind healthcare and its implications for diverse population.
ECON 395
3 credits
Introduction to Behavioural Economics
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits, including ECON 207 and ECON 307.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Students examine key psychological phenomena relevant to economic behaviour, distinguish these from neoclassical models of choice, express them in economic terms, and analyze how this perspective deepens understanding of fundamental economic questions.
ECON 398
3 credits
Economics of Development
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits, including one of ECON 100 or ECON 101.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Examines economic development in low- and middle-income economies using economic theory and empirical approaches, informed by interdisciplinary perspectives and Indigenous views on well-being. Covers core concepts of development, alternative measures of progress, and demographic dynamics, with attention to distributional outcomes and underrepresented groups. Analyzes how policies, institutions, trade, and industrialization influence development outcomes through country case studies and cross-country perspectives. Development challenges are situated within their institutional, historical, and geographical contexts, with an emphasis on inclusive and sustainable development.
ECON 410
3 credits
Macroeconomics and Financial Markets
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits including ECON 100, ECON 101, and (MATH 111 or MATH 141).
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Examines macroeconomic phenomena with a focus on the economic function of financial markets. Topics include financial markets and institutions, inflation and unemployment, interest rates in capital markets, savings and investment, business cycles, international finance, and economic growth.
ECON 433
3 credits
Investments
Prerequisite(s): BUS 349.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Focuses on developing students' abilities to evaluate investments in securities and extensively assess the theories and application of the risk-return relationship. Students are introduced to portfolio-analysis and performance-measurement techniques and use them in an applied project.
Note: This course is offered as BUS 433 and ECON 433. Students may take only one of these for credit.
ECON 434
3 credits
Risk Management and Financial Engineering
Prerequisite(s): BUS 349.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Risk management and financial engineering are sought-after skills in financial markets and institutions. This course introduces the methods that are used to quantify risk and proposes strategies to manage portfolios that include equities, fixed income instruments and derivatives.
Note: This course is offered as BUS 434 and ECON 434. Students may take only one of these for credit.
ECON 435
3 credits
International Financial Management
Prerequisite(s): BUS 349.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Explores the dynamics of international financial markets and institutions, focusing on the management of assets and liabilities within a global and multinational context. Students will critically analyze foreign exchange risk, interest rate swaps, and international portfolio management, with a focus on ethical decision-making and the impacts of global financial practices on local communities, including Indigenous perspectives.
Note: This course is offered as BUS 435 and ECON 435. Students may take only one of these for credit.
ECON 449
3 credits
Financial Management II
Prerequisite(s): BUS 349.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Explores current practices of financial management, with a valuation-based management focus including capital budgeting under uncertainty, capital structure, dividends policy, and mergers and acquisitions. Emphasis will be on ethical decision-making and the societal impacts of financial management on local, regional, and Indigenous communities.
Note: This course is offered as BUS 449 and ECON 449. Students may take only one of these for credit.
ECON 490
3 credits
Directed Studies in Economics
Prerequisite(s): ECON 101, ECON 307, and department permission. Note: As of January 2027, prerequisites will change to 60 university-level credits including ECON 101 and ECON 307, and department permission.
Corequisite(s): None
Pre- or corequisite(s): None
Directed studies in a selected area of economics under the guidance of a faculty member. This course allows students to continue research from previous courses or explore specific economic issues, sub-fields, or Indigenous economic topics in greater depth. Students will engage with relevant literature, including Indigenous knowledge, conduct econometric analysis, and produce a research paper.
ECON 499
3 credits
Selected Topics in Economics
Prerequisite(s): 60 university-level credits including ECON 226 and ECON 307.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
Provides students with an opportunity to investigate a topic not otherwise addressed in course offerings. Through application of economic methodologies, this course will describe, analyze, and account for empirical regularities and phenomena pertaining to various social, environmental, and economic issues.
Note: This course will be offered under different letter designations (e.g. C-Z) representing different topics. This course may be repeated for credit provided the letter designation differs.
