Program Overview

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Economics Program Overview

The Department of Economics offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program in Economics provides students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, theories, and practices.

• Academic advising is available to help students navigate their degree requirements and plan their courses.
• The co-op program allows students to gain practical work experience in their field of study.
• Students can declare their Economics major and participate in the ECON-nection Mentorship Program.
• The program includes various degree components and plans, as well as a range of courses, including:
  • Offerings: A variety of courses are available, covering topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
  • Outlines: Detailed course outlines are provided to help students understand the course content and requirements.
• Economics 2+2 students and the Economics Society are also part of the undergraduate program.
• Career outcomes for Economics students are diverse, with opportunities in fields such as finance, government, and research.

Graduate Program

The graduate program in Economics offers students the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in economics.

• The MA program includes:
  • MA Co-op Program Information: Students can gain practical work experience through the co-op program.
  • MA MRP Program Information: The Master's Research Paper (MRP) program allows students to conduct original research in their area of interest.
• The PhD program is also available for students who wish to pursue a career in research or academia.
• Collaborative Water Program: This program allows students to study the economics of water resources and management.
• New student information and courses are available for graduate students.
• Funding opportunities are available to support graduate students in their studies.
• Apply: Students can apply to the graduate program through the university's online application system.
• PhD graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in research, academia, and industry.
• Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Computational Data Analytics for the Social Sciences and Humanities: This diploma program provides students with advanced training in data analytics.
• Graduate student stories and career outcomes for MA Economics graduates are available.

Research

The Department of Economics is actively engaged in research, with faculty members publishing papers and receiving research grants.

• Forthcoming publications: A list of upcoming publications by faculty members is available.
• Research grants: Faculty members have received grants to support their research projects.
• Working papers: The department publishes working papers on various topics in economics.

Awards

The Department of Economics offers various awards and scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students.

• Graduate scholarships: Available to graduate students to support their studies.
• Undergraduate scholarships: Available to undergraduate students to support their studies.

Distinguished Lecture

The department hosts a distinguished lecture series, featuring prominent economists and researchers.

Seminars and Workshops

The department offers various seminars and workshops, including:

• Department Seminar Series: A series of seminars featuring faculty members and guest speakers.
• PhD Student Seminars: A series of seminars featuring PhD students presenting their research.
• The Waterloo Laurier Labour (WALL) Seminar: A joint seminar series with Wilfrid Laurier University.
• Past department seminars: A list of previous seminars and workshops is available.

Alumni

The department has a strong alumni network, with many graduates going on to pursue successful careers.

• Share your story: Alumni can share their stories and experiences with the department.
• Profiles & Achievements: A list of notable alumni and their achievements is available.
• Make a gift: Alumni can support the department by making a donation.

E-CONnect Newsletter

The department publishes a newsletter, E-CONnect, which features news, updates, and stories from the department.

• Fall 2023 issue: The latest issue of the newsletter is available.
• Fall 2022 issue: A previous issue of the newsletter is available.
• Fall 2021 Issue: A previous issue of the newsletter is available.
• Fall 2020 Issue: A previous issue of the newsletter is available.
• Fall 2019 Issue: A previous issue of the newsletter is available.
• Fall 2018 issue: A previous issue of the newsletter is available.
• Fall 2017 Issue: A previous issue of the newsletter is available.
• Fall 2016 issue: A previous issue of the newsletter is available.

MA Co-op Program - Co-op Experiences

The MA Co-op program provides students with practical work experience in their field of study.

Sample co-op experiences

A list of sample co-op experiences is available, including:

• Work Term Examples: A list of examples of work terms, including positions and companies.
• RBC Financial Group: Internal Auditor, Capital Markets
• Ontario Ministry of Finance: Macroeconomic Analyst
• Environment and Climate Change Canada: Economist/Researcher
• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp: Quantitative Analyst
• Public Safety Canada: Data Analyst/Data Scientist
• Region of Peel: Analyst
• WoodGreen: Program Analyst, Community Programs
• Ontario Ministry of International Trade: International Trade Advisor
• Ontario Ministry of Education: Policy Analyst
• Northbridge Insurance: Claims Process Analyst
• Bond Brand Loyalty: Analytics Specialist
• Bank of Montreal: Data Scientist
• Juice Mobile: Data Analyst
• Statistics Canada: Junior Analyst
• Ontario Teachers Pension Plan: Data Management Analyst
• Employment & Social Development Canada: Junior Analyst
• Ministry of Econ Development & Innovation: Advisor
• Ont. Public Service Employees Union Pension Trust: Investment Research Assistant
• Human Resources and Skills Development Canada: Research Assistant
• Riot Games: Data Analytics
• LoyaltyOne Inc.: Marketing Analytics

Co-op experience rates for international and domestic students

A table of co-op experience rates for international and domestic students is available, including:

• 2012: Domestic Enrolment: 9, International Enrolment: 8, Total: 17
• 2013: Domestic Enrolment: 11, International Enrolment: 3, Total: 14
• 2014: Domestic Enrolment: 7, International Enrolment: 4, Total: 11
• 2015: Domestic Enrolment: 2, International Enrolment: 5, Total: 7
• 2016: Domestic Enrolment: 6, International Enrolment: 6, Total: 12
• 2017: Domestic Enrolment: 1, International Enrolment: 1, Total: 2
• 2018: Domestic Enrolment: 3, International Enrolment: 1, Total: 4
• 2019: Domestic Enrolment: 3, International Enrolment: 1, Total: 4
• 2020: Domestic Enrolment: 3, International Enrolment: 3, Total: 6
• 2021: Domestic Enrolment: 3, International Enrolment: 0, Total: 3
• 2022: Domestic Enrolment: 7, International Enrolment: 2, Total: 9
• MA Regular Program:
  • Domestic Enrolment: 9, 11, 7, 2, 6, 1, 3, 3, 3, 3, 7
  • International Enrolment: 8, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 1, 1, 3, 0, 2
  • Total: 17, 14, 11, 7, 12, 2, 4, 4, 6, 3, 9
• MA Co-op Program:
  • Domestic Enrolment: 7, 10, 6, 3, 2, 8, 7, 6, 6, 10, 8
  • International Enrolment: 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 8, 10, 9, 11, 7, 5
  • Total: 10, 14, 11, 11, 14, 16, 17, 15, 17, 17, 13
• Co-op Experiences:
  • Number of domestic students placed: 6, 8, 6, 3, 2, 6, 7, 6, 6, 10, 7
  • Number of international students placed: 0, 3, 5, 7, 12, 8, 10, 9, 10, 4, 5
  • Total placed in co-op: 6, 11, 11, 10, 14, 14, 17, 15, 16, 14, 12
• Total enrolment MA Regular & MA Coop Program: 27, 28, 21, 18, 26, 18, 21, 19, 23, 20, 22