Mathematical Economics
Discover the complex and ever-changing challenges facing global markets today. This advanced degree program brings together courses in Economics and Mathematics to teach students about the production and distribution of resources, from maximizing profit to minimizing cost. Build your understanding of bargaining and auctions, as well as how to analyze and understand complex economic data. This program is a solid launchpad for mathematically talented students looking ahead to careers in business, government, international relations, or graduate studies and economics research.
Degrees Offered:
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Develop your critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and technical skillset through undergraduate research exploring topics such as portfolio optimization and econometric modelling, guided and supervised by expert faculty
- Work with mathematical and statistical software such as MATLAB, R and Sage Math in Trent’s Math Resource Room
- Get experience using modern mathematical and economics methods, equations, and models through courses that encourage you to apply theories and reasoning
- Gain new perspectives on foreign economies and international trade firsthand by travelling to a new country as part of a study abroad program
"I was able to work with my professor and gain skills in my discipline as well as learn a lot of things that I would be able to use in my upper year courses."
Career Paths:
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Economic Advisor
Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts conduct research, monitor data, analyze information and prepare reports and plans to resolve economic and business problems and develop models to analyze, explain and forecast economic behaviour and patterns. They advise on matters such as finance, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, agricultural and natural resource commodities and labour and industrial markets. They are employed by government departments and agencies and throughout the private sector in associations, unions, research organizations, banks and investment firms.
Career Opportunities
- Economist
- Rate Analyst
- Financial Auditor
- Fraud Investigator
- Account Executive
- Economic Advisor
- Econometrician
- Financial Analyst
- Banker
- Investor
- Insurance Analyst
Popular Courses:
- Statistics for Economics and Management
- Mathematical Economics and Economics Models
- Statistical Inference
- Econometrics
- The Canadian Economy
- Mathematical Risk Management
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