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Economics Major
Declaration Requirements
Students are eligible to apply for entry to the program once 30 units have been completed, ECON 201 is completed with at least a C- grade, the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is met and the ECON program GPA is met.
The department announces the minimum CGPA below which students will not normally be considered for entry to the program.
Students should contact a departmental advisor to apply. Students not accepted upon initial application may reapply.
Continuation in Program
To continue in an economics program, students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Course Information
For a course to fulfil a prerequisite, or for a required course to be accepted in a student’s economics program, a grade of C- or higher must be obtained.
Access to ECON 402, 403, 435 and 499W is restricted to students who have excelled in their studies (see ECON course descriptions). These advanced courses are recommended for students wishing to pursue more challenging work or who plan to complete an additional degree.
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
In order to graduate from any ECON major, joint major, minor, or extended minor program, students must have a minimum ECON cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 and a minimum ECON cumulative upper division grade point average (CUDGPA) of 2.0, calculated on all ECON courses completed at SFU.
All major students must meet BA degree requirements as described in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences section.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete the following prior to program declaration with at least a C- grade (unless otherwise indicated).
The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value, price and costs, factor analysis, productivity, labor organization, competition and monopoly, and the theory of the firm. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Douglas Allen |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D900 |
Yan Yan |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
E100 |
Yan Yan |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
E101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E109 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E110 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E111 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E112 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E113 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E114 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Focused on basic competencies in microeconomics, this course is suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include gains from trade, supply and demand, prices, competition and monopoly, market failures, and government policies. Economic literacy is an important part of the course. Students who have taken ECON 103 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Pierre Mouganie |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
The principal elements of theory concerning money and income, distribution, social accounts, public finance, international trade, comparative systems, and development and growth. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Brian Krauth |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D200 |
Vasyl Golovetskyy |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D201 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D202 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D203 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D204 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D205 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D206 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D207 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D208 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D209 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D210 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D900 |
Yan Yan |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
Focused on basic competencies in macroeconomics, this course is suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include GDP, economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, money, monetary and fiscal policies, exchange rates, government debt, globalization and trade policy. Economic literacy is an important part of the course. Students who have taken ECON 105 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Maliha Nazir |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Aspects of microeconomic theory involving competitive markets. Topics include the behavior of households and firms, partial equilibrium analysis of product and factor markets, and general equilibrium. Prerequisite: ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of A-; ECON 105 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 115 with a minimum grade of A-; MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Christoph Luelfesmann |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D400 |
Vijaykumar Singh |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
D401 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D402 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D403 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.
Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications, integration, and differential equations; mathematical models of biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Ralf Wittenberg |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in business or the social sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions and their application to business, economics, optimization and approximation methods; introduction to functions of several variables with emphasis on partial derivatives and extrema. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 154 may not take MATH 157 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Jonathan Jedwab |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D400 |
Randall Pyke |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
Students must also complete
An introduction to business statistics (descriptive and inferential statistics) with a heavy emphasis on applications and the use of EXCEL. Students will be required to use statistical applications to solve business problems. Corequisite: MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of C-; 15 units. Students with credit for BUEC 232 or ECON 233 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Negar Ganjouhaghighi |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D200 |
Hamideh Shokoohian |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
E100 |
Negar Ganjouhaghighi |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
OP01 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP02 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP03 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP04 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
OP05 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
OP06 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–7:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduces statistical methods, concepts and their application to economic data using both spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and a specialized statistical programming language such as R. Prerequisite: MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of C-; 15 units. MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157 may be taken concurrently with ECON 233. Students who have taken ECON 333 first may not then take this course for further credit. STAT 270 or BUS 232 will be accepted in lieu of this course.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Brian Krauth |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and
Examine and review today's global economy through critical analysis of differing perspectives. Develop techniques and strategies for clear and effective written and oral communication of economic ideas. Improve critical and analytical thinking via the application of core principles to news stories or other economic data in writing and presentations. Prerequisite: ECON 201 with a minimum grade of C-, minimum 30 units and no more than 80 units. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Sepideh Fotovatian Maliha Nazir |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D200 |
Sepideh Fotovatian Maliha Nazir |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D201 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D202 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D300 |
Chris Bidner Sepideh Fotovatian |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D301 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D302 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D400 |
Chris Bidner Sepideh Fotovatian |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D401 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D402 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and one additional 200 division ECON course (other than ECON 201, 220W, and 233)
Students who earn a grade of A- or better at Simon Fraser University on their first attempt in ECON 201 are exempt from the requirement of one additional 200 division ECON course. These students should see Early Access to Upper Division Courses below for additional program information.
* ECON 113 and ECON 115 with a minimum grade of A- on first attempt
Upper Division Requirements
Normally, major students will include 45 upper division units in their last 60 units of work that is counted towards the degree.
At least 30 upper division units in economics is required, including
Aspects of microeconomic theory concerned with strategic behavior, imperfect information, and market failure. Topics include game theory and oligopoly; uncertainty and insurance; asymmetric information and market power, externalities and public goods, together with related issues in welfare economics. Prerequisite: ECON 201 with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Shih En Lu |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Concepts and methods of analysis of macroeconomic variables -- consumption, investment, government and foreign trade. Classical and Keynesian models compared; analysis of economic statics and dynamics. Prerequisite: ECON 201 with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Students with a minimum grade of A- in ECON 103 and 105 at Simon Fraser University at their first attempt can complete ECON 305 concurrently with ECON 201 after 30 units. Students seeking permission to enroll on this basis must contact the undergraduate advisor in economics. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Yan Yan |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to the use and interpretation of statistical analysis in the context of data typical of economic applications. Prerequisite: ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of A-; ECON 105 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 115 with a minimum grade of A-; ECON 233, BUS (or BUEC) 232, or STAT 270, with a minimum grade of C-; MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Students with a minimum grade of A- in ECON 233, BUS (or BUEC) 232 or STAT 270 can take ECON 333 after 30 units. Students seeking permission to enroll based on their ECON 233, BUS (or BUEC) 232 or STAT 270 grade must contact the undergraduate advisor in economics. Students with credit for BUEC 333 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Xiaoting Sun |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
and at least one 400 division ECON course.
Early Access to Upper Division Courses
Students normally cannot enter ECON upper division courses during the first 60 units, but for those who have the minimum Simon Fraser University grade point average required to access upper division ECON courses, the following exceptions are permitted.
Students who earn a grade of A- or better at Simon Fraser University on their first attempt in ECON 201 may enroll in ECON 302 and 305, and all courses for which they have satisfied the prerequisites, once 30 units is completed.
Students who earn an A- grade or better at Simon Fraser University on their first attempt in ECON 233 or BUS 232 or STAT 270 may enroll in ECON 333 once they have completed 30 units. These upper division courses will count towards Department of Economics and Simon Fraser University upper division requirements. See ECON course descriptions for access information.
Concentration in Economic Data Analysis
Students qualify for this concentration by completing six required courses of which at least four must be ECON courses.
Students complete
An introduction to the use and interpretation of statistical analysis in the context of data typical of economic applications. Prerequisite: ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of A-; ECON 105 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 115 with a minimum grade of A-; ECON 233, BUS (or BUEC) 232, or STAT 270, with a minimum grade of C-; MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Students with a minimum grade of A- in ECON 233, BUS (or BUEC) 232 or STAT 270 can take ECON 333 after 30 units. Students seeking permission to enroll based on their ECON 233, BUS (or BUEC) 232 or STAT 270 grade must contact the undergraduate advisor in economics. Students with credit for BUEC 333 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Xiaoting Sun |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
An introduction to business statistics (descriptive and inferential statistics) with a heavy emphasis on applications and the use of EXCEL. Students will be required to use statistical applications to solve business problems. Corequisite: MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of C-; 15 units. Students with credit for BUEC 232 or ECON 233 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Negar Ganjouhaghighi |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D200 |
Hamideh Shokoohian |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
E100 |
Negar Ganjouhaghighi |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
OP01 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP02 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP03 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP04 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
OP05 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
OP06 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–7:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduces statistical methods, concepts and their application to economic data using both spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and a specialized statistical programming language such as R. Prerequisite: MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of C-; 15 units. MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157 may be taken concurrently with ECON 233. Students who have taken ECON 333 first may not then take this course for further credit. STAT 270 or BUS 232 will be accepted in lieu of this course.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Brian Krauth |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158, with a minimum grade of C-. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Richard Lockhart |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
OL01 |
Jinko Graham |
Online | |
OP01 | TBD |
and at least four of
A second course in computing science and programming intended for students studying mathematics, statistics or actuarial science and suitable for students who already have some background in computing science and programming. Topics include: a review of the basic elements of programming: use and implementation of elementary data structures and algorithms; fundamental algorithms and problem solving; basic object-oriented programming and software design; computation and computability and specification and program correctness. Prerequisite: CMPT 102 or CMPT 120, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CMPT 125 or 135 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Explores how to recognize and learn from patterns in data using modern statistical software for the purpose of economic analysis. Introduces students to techniques for managing, visualizing, and analyzing data to answer real-world economic questions. Prerequisite: ECON 233 or BUS 232 or STAT 270 or POL 201, with a minimum grade of C-; ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C-, or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of A-, or ECON 105 with a minimum grade of C-, or ECON 115 with a minimum grade of A-. Students with credit for POL 390, STAT 341, or STAT 452 may not take this course for further credit. Students with credit for ECON 387 under the title "Applied Data Analysis" may not take this course for further credit.
Provides an introduction to statistical methods used to analyze causal questions and evaluate policies. Discusses various approaches to drawing causal inferences from observational data. Corequisite: ECON 333.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Kevin Schnepel |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduction to econometric methods used to analyze univariate and multivariate time series data. Topics covered may include modeling and forecasting financial and macroeconomic data such as asset returns and volatility. GDP growth rates and default risk. All methods and concepts will be applied to analyze real data using appropriate computer programs. Prerequisite: ECON 333 and ECON 305, with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Students with credit for ECON 484 under the title "Time Series Analysis" cannot take this course for further credit.
Introduces students to market design. There is a strong emphasis on applications and empirical perspectives of market design. The objective of the course is to give students an understanding of the core concepts of market design and to illustrate how econometrics can be used to combine data with micro theory. Prerequisite: ECON 333 (or BUEC 333) and ECON 302, all with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for ECON 483 under the title Applied Market Design may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Xiaoting Sun |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
The application of econometric techniques to the empirical investigation of economic issues. Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON (or BUEC) 333, all with a minimum grade of C-. Entry into this course requires a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or permission of the department. Quantitative.
Introduces students to the field of network economics. The goal is to understand social networks and their influence on economic outcomes. Topics will include how to measure and represent networks, six degrees of separation and small world properties in networks, network formation models, influence of network on economics outcomes such as diffusion of ideas. Prerequisite: ECON 302 or ECON 305, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for ECON 483 under the title Social and Economic Networks may not take this course for further credit.
Seminar focusing on public policy as it relates to employment and income security. Special emphasis will vary from term to term, but may include such topics as examinations of current manpower, welfare and public insurance programs, labor legislation, and private institutional practices (such as union-management pension arrangements) that may affect income security. Prerequisite: ECON (or BUEC) 333 with a minimum grade of C-.
An introduction to the R programming language for data science. Exploring data: visualization, transformation and summaries. Data wrangling: reading, tidying, and data types. No prior computer programming experience required. Prerequisite: One of STAT 201, STAT 203, STAT 205, STAT 270, BUS 232, ECON 233, or POL 201, with a grade of at least C- or permission of the instructor. Students who have taken STAT 341 or STAT 360 first may not then take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Haolun Shi |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Haolun Shi |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D102 |
Haolun Shi |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D103 |
Haolun Shi |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D104 |
Haolun Shi |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D105 |
Haolun Shi |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to modern tools and methods for data acquisition, management, visualization, and machine learning, capable of scaling to Big Data. No prior computer programming experience required. Examples will draw from the social sciences. This course may not be used to satisfy the upper division requirements of the statistics honours, major, or minor programs. Prerequisite: 60 units in subjects outside of the Faculties of Science and Applied Sciences and one of STAT 201, STAT 203, STAT 205, STAT 270, BUS 232, ECON 233, or POL 201, with a minimum grade of C-. Students who have taken STAT 240, STAT 440, or any 200-level or higher CMPT course first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Introduces the SAS statistical package. Data management; reading, editing and storing statistical data; data exploration and representation; summarizing data with tables, graphs and other statistical tools; and data simulation. Prerequisite: STAT 285 or STAT 302 or STAT 305 or ECON 333, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for STAT 340 may not take STAT 342 for further credit.
Introduction to principal components, cluster analysis, and other commonly used multivariate techniques. Prerequisite: STAT 260 and one of STAT 285 or STAT 302 or STAT 305 or ECON 333 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
E100 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
E101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to the essential modern supervised and unsupervised statistical learning methods. Topics include review of linear regression, classification, statistical error measurement, flexible regression and classification methods, clustering and dimension reduction. Prerequisite: STAT 260 and one of STAT 302 or STAT 305 or STAT 350 or ECON 333 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Introduction to standard methodology for analyzing categorical data including chi-squared tests for two- and multi-way contingency tables, logistic regression, and loglinear (Poisson) regression. Prerequisite: STAT 260 and one of STAT 302 or STAT 305 or STAT 350 or ECON 333 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for the former STAT 402 or 602 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduction to linear time series analysis including moving average, autoregressive and ARIMA models, estimation, data analysis, forecasting errors and confidence intervals, conditional and unconditional models, and seasonal models. Prerequisite: STAT 260 and one of STAT 285 or STAT 302 or STAT 305 or ECON 333 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for ECON 484 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Other courses with appropriate content can be used for credit upon prior application to the advisor.
* Allows ECON 333 as prerequisite
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements
For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at Simon Fraser University
- at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at Simon Fraser University
- at least 60 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
- satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
- an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division overall CGPA of at least 2.0, and program CGPA and upper division program CGPA of at least 2.0 on the course work used to satisfy the minimum program requirements. FASS departments may define additional GPA requirements for their respective programs.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Simon Fraser University within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each) |
|
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more) | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth |
Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division: Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc |
6 |
Additional Breadth |
Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements). Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.