About Financial & Business Economics

Interested in understanding financial markets and corporate financing? Then this program is for you. You will understand the financial sector and will build your skills in monetary economics, banking, finance and financial data analysis. You will also learn about the economic framework that underpins financial theory.

Graduates have gone on to careers in the financial sector or graduate studies in finance and financial economics.

What you’ll learn 

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• You’ll gain the?analytical framework necessary for understanding and solving?economic problems. 

• Acquire an in-depth knowledge of the mathematical foundations of economic theories and of the statistical techniques used to analyze economic data. 

• Develop the ability to apply the core methods and tools of economic analysis to understand complex problems. 

• Study and evaluate the individual and social effects of public policies. 

• Build an understanding of the economic dimension of today’s broader social and political issues.  

Hands-on experiences 

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• Network with academic peers and community partners at events like our annual Bank of Canada’s Governor’s challenge and an annual Case Competition. 

• Take experiential economics courses that give you access to industry leaders and hands-on research experience. 

• Take part in our enriching seminar series. 

Questions?

Contact us at goyork@yorku.ca 

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Program Details

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OFFERED BY

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

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OFFERED AT

• Keele Campus
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DEGREES OFFERED

BA

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WAYS TO STUDY

Full-Time, Part-Time

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FALL ENTRY

Yes (First And Upper Year)

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WINTER ENTRY

Yes (First And Upper Year)

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SUMMER ENTRY

Yes (First And Upper Year)

Experiential Education

York University integrates classroom-focused, community-focused, and work-focused experiential education into its programs giving you the hands-on experience to transition to your professional career.

Sample Schedule (first year)

• Introduction to microeconomics
• Introduction to macroeconomics
• Introductory mathematics for economists i and ii
• Humanities or social science general education course
• Natural science general education course
• Elective courses outside the major

Possible career paths

• Consultant
• Corporate financial manager
• Investment banker
• Venture capitalist