Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics - Specialist Option

The Honours BA Specialist Option stream is a variation of the Honours BA stream in Economics, offering a solid foundation in economics with specific differences. The main divergence lies in the additional econometrics course required for the Specialist Option, which is essential preparation for a graduate degree in Economics. Honours stream students take Applied Econometrics (ECON 3E03), emphasizing applied techniques over mathematical theory, while Specialist Option students study Econometrics I (ECON 3EE3), focusing more on mathematical treatment and better readying them for advanced econometrics in MA programs.Specialist Option students also engage in Econometrics II (ECON 4G03) and have varied level III and IV courses. Honours students take Methods of Inquiry in Economics and Honours Economic Analysis, writing short paper reviews and analyses. Specialist Option students enrol in Research Methods in Economics and Economic Specialist Seminar, presenting papers and conducting supervised original research.

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete Grade 12 high school diploma equivalent to Canadian qualification.Students start in the Social Sciences Level 1 program and apply to the Honours BA Specialist Program at the end of their first year. Students must complete the requirements of a Level 1 program including two Level 1Economics courses.Completion of any Level 1 program with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 (C) including an average of at least 5.0 (C) in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3. For continuation in program, see the section on Minimum Requirements for Entering and Continuing in a Program Beyond Level 1.