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Applied Economics and Policy Stream

Admission Requirements

  1. Graduates of a two-year Ontario College Diploma from a computer science-related program from a qualifying Ontario or equivalent College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT), with a cumulative average of a least a B (73%) grade), are eligible for admission to Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics - Applied Economics and Policy Stream degree program offered by the Department of Economics at the University of Windsor under the provisions of this agreement. The Dean of Science or their designate has the authority to admit students from qualifying colleges in equivalent diploma programs within Canada pending that they meet all other admission requirements.
  2. In addition to the appropriate two-year Diploma and grade point average, applicants to the Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics - Applied Economics and Policy Stream are required to have successfully completed MHF4U or the equivalent course. Students who have not completed this course or its equivalents will be required to complete the equivalent course within the Foundations of Science Preparation Program.
  3. Students admitted to the Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics - Applied Economics and Policy Stream will obtain the equivalent of 2 years of Advanced Standing (or awarded up to 17 course transfers).
  4. Students are required to complete twenty-three (23) courses at the University of Windsor in fulfillment of the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics - Applied Economics and Policy Stream.
  5. The Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics-Applied Economics and Policy Stream will be reviewed and amended, if appropriate, by the Department of Economics every five years following the approval of the stream. This timing corresponds with the review frequency undertaken by the CAAT diploma programs forming the basis of admission and this frequency of review will ensure the program curriculum and requirements adapt to these standards as they shift.

Recognized two-year computer programs include:

  • Computer programming (MCU 50503)
  • Computer Programmer (no program standards)
  • Computer Engineering Technician (MCU 50509)
  • Software Engineering Technician (MTU 50504)
  • Any computer science-related program from a qualifying Ontario CAAT or other Canadian College deemed equivalent by the Dean of Science or their designate.

Note: Three-year diplomas programs in computer science will be analyzed for additional potential credit transfer on an ad-hoc basis, while considering minimum residency and core course requirements.

We are exploring opportunities for pathways from other college programs (e.g., environmental technician, forestry technician, horticulture, and health-based programs) that have relevance to economic policy. Students from these programs would complete Pathway 1 while considering potential course equivalencies.

Total courses: 23

Degree requirements: (list of remaining courses required for completion of degree program):

  • ECON-1100, ECON-1110, ECON-2120 (or STAT-2950), ECON-2210, ECON-2220, ECON-2310, ECON-2320, ECON-3060, ECON-3130, ECON-4140, ECON-4230, ECON-4330, ECON-4070 and seven additional courses, at least five of which have to be at the 3XXX or 4XXX level.
  • MATH-1260 (or MATH-1250), MATH-1760 (or MATH-1720), and either STAT-2910 or STAT-2920 (if taking STAT-2920, the student must take MATH-1730 as a prerequisite for STAT-2920).

Admission Requirements

  1. Graduates of a two-year Ontario College Diploma from a business-related program from a qualifying Ontario or equivalent College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT), with a cumulative average of a least a B (73%) grade), are eligible for admission to Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics - Applied Economics and Policy Stream degree program offered by the Department of Economics at the University of Windsor under the provisions of this agreement. The Dean of Science or their designate has the authority to admit students from qualifying colleges in equivalent diploma programs within Canada pending that they meet all other admission requirements.
  2. In addition to the appropriate two-year Diploma and grade point average, applicants to the Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics - Applied Economics and Policy Stream are required to have successfully completed MHF4U or the equivalent course. Students who have not completed this course or its equivalents will be required to complete the equivalent course within the Foundations of Science Preparation Program.
  3. Students admitted to the Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics - Applied Economics and Policy Stream will obtain the equivalent of 2 years of Advanced Standing (or awarded up to 19 course transfers).
  4. Students are required to complete twenty-one (21) courses at the University of Windsor in fulfillment of the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics - Applied Economics and Policy Stream.
  5. The Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics-Applied Economics and Policy Stream will be reviewed and amended, if appropriate, by the Department of Economics every five years following the approval of the stream. This timing corresponds with the review frequency undertaken by the CAAT diploma programs forming the basis of admission and this frequency of review will ensure the program curriculum and requirements adapt to these standards as they shift.

Recognized two-year Business programs include:

  • Business (MCU code 50200)
  • Any business-related program from a qualifying Ontario CAAT or other Canadian College deemed equivalent by the Dean of Science or their designate.

Note: Three-year diplomas programs in business will be analyzed for additional potential credit transfer on an ad-hoc basis, while considering minimum residency and core course requirements.

Total courses: 21*

Degree requirements: (list of remaining courses required for completion of degree program):

  • ECON-2120 (or STAT-2950), ECON-2210, ECON-2220, ECON-2310, ECON-2320, ECON-3060, ECON-3130, ECON-4140, ECON-4230, ECON-4330, ECON-4070 and seven additional courses, at least five of which have to be at the 3XXX or 4XXX level.
  • MATH-1260 (or MATH-1250), MATH-1760 (or MATH-1720), and either STAT-2910 or STAT-2920 (if taking STAT-2920, the student must take MATH-1730 as a prerequisite for STAT-2920).