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

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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

MATH-0041Mathematics Access Imin C+

permission of the Department Chair

MATH-0040not in the 2026-27 calendar

ECON-1201Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business

any one of

Pre-Calculus Math 40S

Applied Math 40S

an equivalent course

any one of

all of

ECON-1102Introduction to Economics: Micromin C

ECON-1103Introduction to Economics: Macromin C

ECON-1104Introduction to Economic Theorymin C

ECON-1106Introduction to Economic Developmentmin C

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Taking ECON-2201 is a prerequisite for 12 courses directly, and opens 15 once their own follow-ons are counted.

BUS-4802Topics in Finance I
BUS-4803Topics in Finance II
ECON-4103Microeconomics
ECON-4104Macroeconomics
ECON-4203Topics in Mathematical Economics
ECON-4313Topics in Industrial Organization and Competition Policy
ECON-4314Topics in Public Economics
ECON-4316Topics in Regulation and Public Enterprises
ECON-4317Topics in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
ECON-4318Topics in Labour Economics
ECON-4802Topics in Finance I
ECON-4803Topics in Finance II

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

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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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