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McMaster

Honours Economics I

OUAC MLE

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Algoma

Economics (BA 3 year)

OUAC JAG

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low-to-mid-80s65%65%+73–77%Mid-70s70–75%Estimated cut-off admission range is 70–75%.
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UENG4UMHF4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, ENG4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus 4U
  • ENG4U
  • Two 4U/M Math courses (Data Management recommended)
  • Three other 4U/M courses
  • 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • Four additional 4U or 4M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • +4 more on the program page
  • Ontario applicants
  • 6 4U/M courses:
  • ENG4U (EAE4U is considered equivalent)
  • Any 4U math
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • +6 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published130170
What you studyEconomicsEconomicsBusiness StudiesEconomicsOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinance
What it isThis program teaches you economic theory and quantitative analysis — how markets work, how people make financial decisions, and how to use data and math to test economic ideas. The co-op requirement means you'll alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, government agencies, or research organizations, giving you real-world experience alongside your studies. It suits people who enjoy both math and thinking about how societies allocate resources, and who want to build practical skills before graduation.You study the principles and systems behind how economies work, from personal finance and business decisions to national and global trade. This three-year degree covers economic theory and real-world applications, giving you a broader education than a specialized business program. It suits people curious about how markets, governments, and money shape society, and who want flexibility to move into business, policy, law, or further study afterward.You study how businesses and economies work together, combining business management, finance, and economics theory. Unlike a straight business degree, this program weaves economic analysis throughout, so you learn to think like both an economist and a business manager. It suits people curious about why markets behave as they do and who want to apply that thinking to real business decisions — especially if you want co-op work experience built into your degree.This program teaches core business skills — accounting, finance, marketing, and management — through a combination of classroom learning and mandatory paid work terms. Unlike a standard business degree, you complete both a university honours degree and a college diploma, giving you credentials from two institutions and hands-on professional experience alongside your studies. It suits students who want a business foundation, learn better by doing, and value a mix of theory and workplace practice.
The door tomajors you reach through iteconomicseconomicsApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them7 published, 6 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoAlgoma University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph-Humber on OUInfo

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