For the ambitious student, the Honours Economics & Mathematics program offers the advantages of blending two distinct cultures and modes of thought. This fusion is pivotal for cultivating critical thinking skills, especially valuable in today’s competitive job market.
Tailored for students aspiring to pursue economics at the graduate level, this program ensures an outstanding command of the mathematical tools essential for advanced study. As you embark on this academic journey, you’ll gain a solid foundation in both economics and mathematics, equipping you with the analytical prowess sought after in higher education and beyond.
Fall (September)
Full-time or Part-time
Four years (full-time)
Course-based
Students start in the Social Sciences Level 1 program or Economics 1 program and apply to the Honours BA Specialist Program at the end of their first year. Students must complete any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including MATH 1A03 (or 1X03), an average of at least 5.0 in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3 and a grade of at least C+ in each of MATH 1AA3 (or 1XX3) and 1B03.
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The Academic Calendar lists course requirements and minimum grade requirements for entry to and continuance in the Honours Economics & Mathematics.
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The following graduate data is from the Ontario University Graduate Survey and presents an aggregated picture of all Social Sciences graduates from McMaster.
Reference: Ontario University Graduate Survey, 2021.
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