Courses for your Mathematical Economics degree

First-year courses

You may also select advanced-stream courses for algebra, calculus, and computer science if you meet the requirements. Details will be sent during course selection in June.

September to December

MATH 135 – Algebra for Honours Mathematics
MATH 137 – Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics
ECON 101 – Introduction to Microeconomics
Choose one course from
- CS 115 – Introduction to Computer Science 1
- CS 135 – Designing Functional Programs
One communication skills course

January to April

MATH 136 – Linear Algebra 1 for Honours Mathematics
MATH 138 – Calculus 2 for Honours Mathematics
ECON 102 – Introduction to Macroeconomics
Choose one course from
- CS 116 – Introduction to Computer Science 2
- CS 136 – Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction
One communication skills course

This is a sample schedule. Courses or when a course is offered may change depending on availability.

After first year

About half of your courses will be economics courses, with the other half being math courses. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo.

View a list of courses required for your degree.

Sample upper-year courses

CS 341 – Algorithms
STAT 430 – Experimental Design
CS 492 – The Social Implications of Computing
STAT 443 – Forecasting

Advisors are here to help

With so much flexibility, you might have a lot of questions. We're here to help! If you're applying for admission, contact our Faculty of Math recruitment co-ordinator.

Once you're a Waterloo student, you'll have access to academic advisors who can help you