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Department of EconomicsNew Undergraduate Student Orientation
AGENDA Introduction
Dr Ivan Tchinkov - Undergraduate Program Director; orientation
lecture
Émilie Martel - Program Coordinator, Internships and Experiential
Learning; Co-op & C. Edge programs
Melissa Faisal – Undergraduate Program Assistant
Questions
Get in touch (General Enquiries):Telephone: 514-848-2424, ext. 3903E-mail: [email protected]
UNDERSTANDING YOUR OFFER OF ADMISSION
Exemptions
Exemptions have no credit value and are given if the studentearned 75% or higher in certain CEGEPs. If you have beenawarded an exemption for an Economics course, do NOT takethe course again at Concordia. You will need to replace thatcourse with another Economics course.
Math & Econ ExemptionsEcon 201, 203
If you have exemptions for Econ
201 and Econ 203 you need to
replace them with an Econ
course at any level. Example
Econ 200 – Economics & Issues
Math 203, 206 and 209
If you wish to retake Math 209,
you will need to complete a
student request acknowledging
you will not retain credits for the
course.
If you have an exemption for
Math 206 we recommend that you
enrol in Math 209 in your first
semester.
Potential ExemptionsTo update your potential exemptions contact your Admissions Officer. This
person’s name and contact information is on your letter. If you do not meet the
minimum grade cut-off for exemption, your potential exemption will be
REMOVED.
If you have been given a potential exemption but you know that you will not meet
the 75% cut-off, sign the Potential Exemption Waiver form. Otherwise, you
cannot register for the class until the potential exemption is removed
Deficiencies and Transfer Credits
Economics CurriculumDegree Program in Economics:A Bachelor of Arts degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits)
of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
Options:
Honours in Economics (60 credits)
Specialization in Economics (60 credits)
Major in Economics (42 credits)
BA DEGREE PROGRAMS IN ECONOMICS
Math Prerequisites
Econ 221, 222 have Math prerequisites.
Econ 221: Prerequisite; Math 201 or Math 206.
Math A: Equivalent to Math 436, too low of a level for Econ
Math 201 Exemption: Passed Math 536, scored less than 70%
Math 201 and 206 Exemptions: Math 536 scored above or equal to 70%
If you do not have any math exemption or just Math A, register for Math
206 in the upcoming semester.
Econ 222: Prerequisites; Econ 221 and Math 203 or Math 209.
Math 203 Exemption: Passed Calculus I, grade below 75%
Math 203 and 209 Exemptions: Calculus I, grade 75% or higher
If you do not have Math 203 or Math 209 exempted, register for Math 209 in the upcoming
semester.
If you want to take Math 209 even though you have the Math 203 and/or Math 209
exemption(s) fill out the Student Request form, indicating that you are aware you will not
earn credits for the course and neither will the grade of the course count in your cumulative
GPA. The grade, however, will count in your current annual GPA.
Math Prerequisites cont.
Statistics course equivalences
Different Departments require their students to take statistics
courses.
Examples:
Econ 221 = Stat 249 = Psyc 315 = Geog 362 = Biol 322, etc.
Econ 222 = Stat 250 = Psyc 316, etc.
For the Department of Economics: Econ 221 = Comm 215
For JMSB: Econ 221+222 = Comm 215
You can earn MAX = 6 such statistics credits. For econ majors,
we strongly suggest you take Econ 221, 222.
When in doubt speak with an Economics Academic Adviser!
Degree Requirements
Refer to Section 31.003 in the Concordia University Calendar.
For example, CEGEP students in 90-credit program:
Econ major = min 42 credits
Non-econ courses = min 24 credits
Subtotal = 66 credits
The remaining 90-66 = 24 credits can be anything. You can add a
second major (42 credits) or a minor (24-30 credits).
General Education Requirement
Concordia requires students to take at least 24 credits outside of their major, of
which six (6) of the 24 credits have to be outside of their area/field.
Example: Economics is a social science.
For Econ students, six (6) of the 24 credits have to be outside of social
science (such as science, humanities, fine arts, business, etc.)
Refer to Section 31.004 in the Concordia University Calendar.
Annual Assessment
Grade Grade points Grade Grade points Grade Grade points Grade Grade
points Grade Grade points
A+ 4.30 B+ 3.30 C+ 2.30 D+ 1.30 F, FNS 0
A 4.00 B 3.00 C 2.00 D 1.00
A- 3.70 B- 2.70 C- 1.70 D- 0.70
Concordia assesses all students every April/May if the student has completed at
least 12 credits in the previous 12 months.
Grade Point Average (GPA):
Three outcomes:
Good standing: GPA ≥2.0
Conditional standing: 1.5 ≤ GPA < 2.0
Failed standing: 0 ≤ GPA < 1.5
Consequences
Good standing: Business as usual.
Conditional standing: Blocked account, view an appropriate
video. In the subsequent year, students will be re-assessed. If
GPA<2.0 again, have to withdraw from Concordia.
Failed standing: Withdraw from Concordia, may have to stay out
for one year, can apply for readmission for September. If re-
admitted, students will be reassessed in the subsequent year. If
GPA<2.0 again, stay out of Concordia for three (3) years.
Next Steps
Register for course on or after your enrolment appointment date
Register for the fall and winter terms
Get your student ID at the Birks Student Services Center at least 48
hours after enrolling in courses
Bookmark the Academic Dates and Deadlines page and pay
attention to the DNE and DISC deadlines;
DNE (Did Not Enter) withdrawal has no academic or financial impact on the student.
DISC (Discontinued) withdrawal has both academic and financial impact on the
student.
http://www.concordia.ca/students/registration/term-dates-deadlines.html
Academic Advising and Support
Advising schedule:
http://www.concordia.ca/artsci/economics/students/advising.html#tab1
Undergraduate Program Assistant
Melissa Faisal
Program Coordinator, Internships and Experiential Learning
Émilie Martel
Co-op and C. Edge programs: your BA + work experienceRequirements Co-Op C.Edge (One internship)
Degree Specialization or Honours Major, Specialization, Honours
Number of internships 3 1
Total Co-Op fees $1,532 $766
Application period Dec. 15 for January 2021 entry Check the website for more information
Admission 3.0 GPA or 28.0 CRC 2.50 GPA
Limitations Full-time status; maintain a 2.70 GPA
Maintain a 2.50 GPA; 45+ credits completedat the start of the internship
Preparation Dedication, passion for Economics, and a solid academic record
How to apply Economics website, Co-op concordia.ca/cedge
Want more info? [email protected] [email protected]
STUDENT SERVICES AT CONCORDIA Guide to First year & Fall 2020 orientation
https://www.concordia.ca/students/success/new/first-year-guide/2-courses.html
http://www.concordia.ca/students/success/new/orientation.html
Student Success Centre: Hall Building, 7th floor (also online!)
Tutoring services
Study groups for ECON 201, 203, and 221
English & French conversation groups
Workshops
Access Centre for Students with Disabilities (ACSD): GM Building, 3rd floor
Health Services: GM building, 2nd floor
First-year support: http://www.concordia.ca/students/success/new/first-year-support.html
TRANSFER TO JMSB
For questions related to transfer to JMSB, courses offered by JMSB,
and to obtain permission to take a course offered by JMSB, please
see here:
https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/tr
ansfer-students.html
This handout may also be helpful:
https://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/jmsb/docs/programs/undergr
aduate/jmsb-dt-handout.pdf
THANK YOU!