ECON-22013 credit hours

Mathematics for Economics and Finance

Economics · 3 hrs Lecture | 1 hrs Lab

Offered: Fall Or Spring, Every Year

ECON-2201 prerequisites

7 courses appear in this chain, up to 2 levels deep. Every route through it involves a choice, so nothing is forced.

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all of

any one of

MATH-1102not in the 2026-27 calendar
MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus I

any one of

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

MATH-0042Mathematics Access IImin C

any one of

A minimum grade of 65% in Pre-Calculus 30S

a minimum grade of C+ in MATH-0041

permission of the Department Chair

the former MATH-0040

ECON-1201Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business

any one of

Pre-Calculus Math 40S

Applied Math 40S

an equivalent course

a minimum grade of C in ECON-1102

any one of

ECON-1103Introduction to Economics: Macro
ECON-1104Introduction to Economic Theory
ECON-1106Introduction to Economic Development

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Taking ECON-2201 is a prerequisite for 6 courses directly, and opens 9 once their own follow-ons are counted.

Where ECON-2201 counts

Required by 4 programs:

  • ECON 4-YEAR BA IN ECONOMICS
  • ECON HONOURS BA IN ECONOMICS
  • EFIN 4-YEAR BA IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
  • EFIN 4-YEAR BBA IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.

Description

This course introduces and applies basic mathematical tools used in the analysis of economic and financial problems. It is designed as a technical bridge between intermediate and honours level theory courses. Topics such as derivatives, comparative statistics, economic models, and mathematical concepts used in finance will be presented within the context of economic and financial analysis.

Requisite courses

MATH-1102 or MATH-1103 or ECON-1201, and a minimum grade of C in ECON-1102 and ECON-1103, or ECON-1104 or ECON-1106 [prerequisite(s)]; ECON-2201L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).

LectureLab

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