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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)' Management Economics in Industry and Finance (MEIF)

Department of Economics, College of Management & Economics

The Management Economics in Industry and Finance major is designed to offer students an appreciation of business problems in the areas of industrial organization and finance using the analytical orientation of the discipline of Economics and the tools of Business Management, Marketing and Accounting. This major combines the applied thrust of business courses with the analytical rigor of Economics.

The major provides a suitable education for a career in the business world or in the public service. It also constitutes a useful preparation for more advanced studies, including graduate studies in Economics, Business Administration, Law, and Public Policy. The major is administered by the Department of Economics and students are urged to consult the faculty advisor.

In addition to the Management Economics in Industry and Finance core, students will choose their restricted electives from the List of Restricted Electives. In selecting the restricted electives, students have a choice of either following a program of studies that covers a wide spectrum of topics in the areas of Industry and Finance or declaring an Area of Emphasis in Finance. Students that identify the Finance Area of Emphasis will choose their restricted electives from the appropriate list of restricted electives. Students wishing to have an Area of Emphasis are encouraged to declare by Semester 4, in order to facilitate the availability of restricted electives. A planning guide is available in the department. Students should note that most courses carry prerequisites and that ECON*1050 and ECON*1100 are normally prerequisites for all other courses in Economics.

Students who fail any Economics course twice or who do not achieve a 65% average in Economics courses taken during the first 4 semesters in this major are likely to encounter difficulties in the more advanced courses. They are strongly advised to consult the faculty advisor in Economics to discuss the options available.

For this major, 10.00 credits are specified, 5.00 are restricted electives and 5.00 are free electives. (1.50 Liberal Education Requirement; 3.50 free electives).