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Paper S-53
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From
John Matthews
Dean of Arts
Sublect
p ro p
osed Calendar Changes and
..Date
September 26, 1967
new courses
• I. Attached is the reworded calendar proposal referred back by Senate
at its last meeting--Economics 030-5 Analytical Economics.
Can
this be brought up under "Business Arising"?
2j Attached also are calendar proposals which have been approved by the
Faculty of Arts Graduate Studies Committee and are now referred to
Senate.
(a)
Economics 855-5
Theories of Economic Development
Characterisation of nongrowing economies; mechanics of
the process of economic development: the role of
economic and non-economic factors; structural
transformation in economic development.
(b)
Department of Economics and Commerce Graduate Program
(see attached)
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Economics 830-5
Anal
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tical Economics
This course is concerned with mathematical
formulation of economic concepts which have found
widespread application in economic theory and research
in recent years. It will include elements of demand
and production theory, theory of the firm, and theory
of consumer choice involving calculus techniques.
Also included are input-output and linear programming
formulations of transportation and production models
which employ matrix and linear algebra techniques,
and economic growth and cycle models involving the
use of difference equations.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND CCERCE
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GRADUATE STUDIES IN ECONOMICS
The Department of Economics and Commerce offers graduate work
leading
to the degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D.).
Applications for admission to graduate studies in economics
are considered by the University's Senate Graduate Admissions
Committee only an the recommendation of the Department of Economics
and Commerce.
The Department's facilities for advanced study and research
at present are best developed in the areas of labor economics
(especially manpower aspects), international economics and economic
development (including its regional and resource aspects). The
Department further offers an extensive program in economic theory
and
Quantitative methods, both as supporting areas for work
in
the
aforementioned areas and as areas of direct specialization.
The graduate economics program at S. F. U. reflects
recognition
of the increased application of mathematical concepts and quantitative
techniques
to economics. Accordingly, the program includes a special
set of
courses
designed to ensure that, as a minimum, all graduate
students acquire the reading knowledge of basic mathematical economics
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and
econometrics which will enable them to keep abreast of current
developments in the discipline. In addition, students with little
• previous training in economics but with a strong background in
mathematics who wish to take graduate studies in economics are encouraged
to apply. Special guidance will be given to such students to remedy
deficiencies in their economics background.
As a matter of policy, the Department 'allows students to
register in the graduate program on a part-time basis at the M. A.
level. This is designed, particularly, to accommodate persons
living in the Vancouver area, whose family or business responsib-
ilities
require them to
continue
employment while they study. Such
students will be required to complete the full program of formal
work for the degree concerned, but may spread the work over a period
that is longer than normal.
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The M.A. Prc.ram
To gain the Department's recommendation for admission, a
student applicant must present evidence that he is adequately pre-
pared in terms of the extent of his undergraduate training and the
level of his scholarly ability.
Normally, the Department will recommend for admission only
students who have achieved at least a 'good" second class standing
in their undergraduate work (i.e. a full 'B'
"Bi-", or "A", but
not a "B-"). Students from United Kingdom universities, generally,
will be accepted only ifthey have achieved a "first", or "upper
second". In exceptional cases the Department may recommend for
admission students who are able to present alternative evidence of
their academic ability.
The M.A. program normally will include the following:
1.
Successfal completion of at least 30 approved semester hour
credits beyond the level of a bachelor's degree with honors
in economics.
This work will usually consist either of six graduate courses
(30
credits) or of four graduate courses (20 credits) and a
thesis
(io
credits). Students must satisfy the Department
that they have achieved a satisfactory level of competence in
analytical economics, macroecbnonic theory and quantitative
methods. Except where students have successfully undertaken
equivalent work in their undergraduate program or in graduate
work at another university, this requirement will be met by
completing the graduate courses
830-5, 805-5,
and
835-5,
respectively.
2.
Successful completion of a thesis or
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two extended essays.
Students must give evidence of their research and writing
ability by the satisfactory completion either ofa thesis
(counting
for 10 credits) or of
not
less than two extended
essays (no credits).
Extended essays normally will be graduate course term papers
extended in a quality dimension - not in a quantity dimension.
The Candidate t
s Supervisory Committee will indicate the quality
dimension in which the paper should be extended. A first
class term paper may not require any revision or extension.
Once both extended essays have been accepted by the Supervisory
Committee, they will be submitted to the judgment of
an
Examining
Committee of at least three members, one of whom will
not be a member of the Department.
An M.A. thesis must first be approved by a Supervisory Committee,
and will then be submitted to the judgment of an Examining Committee
of at least three members, one of whom will not be a member of
the Department. The Examining Committee may require an oral
defence of the thesis, and may reject the thesis in whole or in
part. In the latter case the thesis may be resubmitted after
necessary changes have been made. The approval of the Examining
Committee is required before a thesis will be accepted for the
M.A. degree.
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Ph. D. Program
Recommendation fcr admission will be made only when the
Department has received evidence that a candidate is able both to
complete formal course work at the most advanced level and to pro-
duce a satisfactory dissertation.
The Ph.D. program normally will include the following:
1. Successful
p
erformance in ap p
roved. churses amounting to a total
of 60 semester hcur credits beyond the level of c, bachelor's
degree with honors in
economics. A student who has the M. A.
degree in economics from Simon Fraser University (or equi-
valent qualification) will be required to take
30
semester
hours of approved course work in his Ph.D. program.
Unless they have satisfactorily underten equivalent course
work previously, students must include in their program of
Work: Analytical Economics
(830-5),
Microcconomic Theory
(800-5),
Macroeconomic Theory
(805-5)
and Quantitative Methods
(835-5)
2.
Written q
ualifying examintions in basic economic theory and
three other fields selcted from the following: advanced theory,
monetary economics, quantitative methods, mathematical economics,
international ccor.cnics, public finance, economic history,.
development economics, regional and urban economics, resource
economics, economic systems and labor economics.
The field in which a student is writing his dissertation will
be one of those in which ho is examined. With the approval of
the Department, a student may substitute for one of the fields
listed above, a field from a related discipline that is relevant
to the economics research interest of the student.
A candidate must have completed the required course work before
be may write the qualifying examinations, which must then be
completed within
nine
months.
3.
Qualification in a supporting subject. A student must qualify in
a supporting subject in addition to the 60 credit requirement under
1.
above. A student may select as a supporting subject a
language other than English. To qualify, a student must demonstrate
a thorough reading knowledge in the language concerned, as well as.
familiarity with the economics literature in that language
A student may select mathematics a-s a supporting subject. To
qualify he must demonstrate competence in aspects of mathematics
(including differential and integral calculus and linear
algebra) adequate to support advanced course work
in
quantitative
methods.
With the appreval of the Department, a student may select as
supporting subject a social science other than economics. To
qualify in such an area he must demonstrate, by examination, a
basic knowledge in the discipline concerned at the level of an
honors graduate.
. An original and significant dissertation carried out by the
candidate under suec-rvision of faculty members of the Department.
The dissertation will be examined by a Committee of at least four
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persons chosen by the Department, of whom at least one will be drawn
from outside the University. The Eu,:iination Committee may reject a dis-
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sertation in whole. or in part.
In the latter case, the dis-
sertation ma
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be 'einhmitt.ed after necessary changes have been
made.
The
appro-val
of the
mination Committee is
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required aefore a dissertation
wiU be accepted for the Ph.D.
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degree.
A candidate may not submit his dissertation until he
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has successfully completed his qualifying examinations and has
qualified in his supporting subject.
GRADUATE C0JRSES IN EC0C14ICS
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800-5
Microeconomic Theory
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801-5
Advanced Topics in Microeconomic Theory
802-5
Consumer Economics
803-5.
Welfare Economics
80-5
Theory of the Firm
8055
Macroeconomic Theory
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806-5
Advanced Topics in Macroeconomic Theory
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808-5
History of Economic Thought up to 1870
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809-5
History of Economic Thought from
1870
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8iO-5
Monetary Theory
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812-5
Stabilization Policy
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814-5
Financial Institutions
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830-5
Analytical Economics
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831-5
Mathematical Economies
832-5 Activity Analysis
83-5
quantitative Methods
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837-5
Econometric Theory
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838-5
Topics in Econometrics
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81o5
Theory of International Trade
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8142-5.
International Monetary Economics
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Current Problems in International Trade
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International Economic Institutions
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850-5
Methodology and Sources in Economic History
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Economic History of Europe
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Economic History of North America
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Theories cf Economic Growth..
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Studies in Economic Developncnt
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861-5
Resource Development and Conservation
862-5
Forestry Economics
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863-5
Fisheries Economics
86 1 +-5
Agriculture in Economic Development
865-5
Regional Economic Theory
867-5
Regional Development Problems
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869-5
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Transportation Economics
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881-5
Labor Economics
886-5
Industrial Relations
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890-5
Pu blic Finance
893-5
Aititruzt Policy
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895-5
Comparative Economic Systems
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899-5
Readings in Economics
