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Economics Undergraduate Program

Economics studies show how wealth (the condition of well-being) is created, managed, and distributed. It helps us think of ways to improve our well-being, while recognizing our constraints and the corresponding trade offs. Economics attempts to investigate the cost and the benefit of our choices. Every society has its own way of deciding how to allocate its scarce resources, including time and talents. Economic tools are commonly used to address the issues surrounding these decisions.

Economics majors can focus their studies in Econometrics, Finance and Public Policy.

It is recommended that students planning to major in Economics have Grade 12 (formerly OAC) courses in Mathematics, preferably Algebra and Geometry, and Calculus or the equivalent, i.e., 4U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, or 4U Calculus and Vectors. Students without these courses are encouraged to select MATH 103 and 104 in their first year of study at the University of Waterloo.

For information about the various undergraduate Economics plans that we offer; on how to apply for an Economics Major;  about pre-requisites, deferred exams, repeating Econ courses etc, please explore the posted links to the left of this page. You are welcome to visit one of the Economics Academic Advisors for academic consultation; please bring along a copy of your Quest transcript when you do.

Should I do a Master's in Economics?

(Professor Sen's powerpoint presentation from November 10th)

Contact For Academic Consultation

John Burbidge, Undergraduate Associate Chair

Office: Hagey Hall 125

Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 37204

Email: jburbidg@uwaterloo.ca

Advising Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu 3:00-4:00 and Fri 10:00-12:00

Corey Van de Waal, Undergraduate Advisor
Office: Hagey Hall 213

Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 32463

Email: chvandew@uwaterloo.ca

Advising Hours: Mon/Wed 12-2pm, Tue/Thu 11:30-12:30 pm, or by appointment

Taryn MacLean , Undergraduate Program Assistant
Office: Hagey Hall 214

Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 32186

Email: temaclean@uwaterloo.ca