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Second Year Courses

For an overview of second year Economics courses, and for information about course rotation: Second Year Courses PDF Document

BUEC 2040

BUEC 2040

Managerial Economics (3,0,0) 3 credits

Emphasis is upon economic models to business decision making and, in particular, on the rational analysis of choice alternatives within the firm. Topics will include consideration of optimizing techniques and analysis of risk, demand analysis, production and profit, long term investment decisions, and business forecasting.

Prerequisite: MATH 1170, ECON 1900 and ECON 1950 (grades of C- or better)

Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUEC 2040 and ECON 2900

BUEC 2300

BUEC 2300

Probability for Business and Economics (1,0,0) 1 credit

An introductory course designed for Business students who have taken MATH 1200, and have not taken MATH 1100. The course is designed to fill in the missing components of BUEC 2320 that are not covered in MATH 1200. Topics covered include probability, discrete random variables, distributions other than the binomial distribution, the sampling distribution and hypothesis testing of variances. Upon completion of this course with MATH 1200, the student will be given an exemption for BUEC 2320.

Prerequisite: MATH 1200 (grade of C- or better)

Note: Students who have taken MATH 1100 or BUEC 2320 may not receive credit for BUEC 2300

BUEC 2320

BUEC 2320

Economic and Business Statistics 1 (3,0,0) 3 credits

An introduction to elementary statistical techniques with emphasis on their application to business and economics.

Prerequisite: ECON 1900 or ECON 1950 (grades of C- or better), B or better in Principles of Math 11 or Applications or Math 12, or MATH 0510, or equivalent, Principles of Math 12 highly recommended, 30 credits

Note: Students may normally receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL 3000, BUEC 2320, MATH 1200, PSYC 2100, SOCI 2710, SOCI 3710, STAT 2000

BUEC 2330

BUEC 2330

Economics and Business Statistics 2 (3,0,0) 3 credits

An introduction to more advanced statistical techniques including econometrics and operations research. Students will be required to apply the statistical techniques covered in the course to data they collect in analyzing problems of individual interest.

Prerequisite: ECON 1900 or ECON 1950, BUEC 2320 or equivalent, and BBUS 1370 or equivalent (grades of C- or better in all courses)

Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUEC 2330 and BUEC 3330

ECON 2430

ECON 2430

Global and Canadian Economic Issues (3,0,0) 3 credits

This course examines the World’s and Canada’s economic performance in the 21st century. The economic issues discussed and analyzed are those associated with the challenges facing the Canadian and World economies in the future. The course material will vary yearly depending on current economic issues.

Prerequisite: ECON 1220, or ECON 1900 and ECON 1950 (grades of C- or better)

ECON 2600

ECON 2600

The Economy of British Columbia (3,0,0) 3 credits

The development and structure of the British Columbia economy. Particular emphasis is given to the roles of labour and natural resources (including fisheries, forests, minerals and energy) in the provincial economy.

Prerequisite: ECON 1220, or ECON 1900 and ECON 1950 (grades of C- or better)

ECON 2630

ECON 2630

Issues in Aboriginal Economics (3,0,0) 3 credits

This course provides an overview of Aboriginal economic issues. Examples of issues covered are: 1) the economic rationale for implementing Aboriginal rights and title, 2) the economic feasibility of a third order of government for Aboriginals, 3) the economic reasons for the income differences between First Nation and non-First Nations, and 4) market failures and successes within First Nations. This course will benefit students interested in: Aboriginal issues, working with First Nations, and international trade or business ventures where Aboriginal interests may be involved.

Prerequisite: ECON 1220, ECON 1900, or ECON 1950 (grades of C- or better), or permission of the instructor

ECON 2900

ECON 2900

Intermediate Microeconomics 1 (3,0,0) 3 credits

A rigorous treatment of microeconomic theory. This course includes the theory of consumer behaviour, with emphasis on indifference curve analysis; market demand; production theory, with emphasis on the two variable input case; the theory of cost; market organization; theory of distribution in perfectly competitive markets; and market failure.

Prerequisite: ECON 1900, and either MATH 1140, MATH 1150 or MATH 1170 (grades of C- or better)

ECON 2900 is not recommended for students completing the pre-BBA ECON elective unless they plan subsequent study in Economics.

Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUEC 2040 and ECON 2900

ECON 2950

ECON 2950

Intermediate Macroeconomics 1 (3,0,0) 3 credits

A rigorous treatment of macroeconomics theory with applications to contemporary policy issues. The determination and distribution of output in the long run. Classical dichotomy and the neutrality of money. The determinants of economic growth. The various components of unemployment in the long run. The cause of unemployment in the long run. The measurement, problems and determinants of inflation in the long run. The deficit and debate over Government Debt. The Keynesian, life cycle and permanent income theory of consumption. The theory underlying investment spending. The theory of money supply and demand.

Prerequisite: ECON 1950 (grade of C- or better), B or better in Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12, or MATH 0510, or equivalent, Principles of Math 12 highly recommended

ECON 2990

ECON 2990

Special Topics in Economics

Credits for this course will be determined as per Policy ED(24) 8-0. The subject matter will vary from semester to semester depending upon the interests of faculty and students.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Department of Economics