Economics
Research Announcements Archive
2010
December 2010
November 2010
- ECON-3115 (3) Gender and the Economy
- ECON-1201 (3) Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
October 2010
Department Research Highlighted (Professors Manish Pandey and James Townsend)
"Manitoba's immigration record hailed - Nominee plan envy of
nation"
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Winnipeg Free Press article
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October 2010
The Department of Economics on behalf of
the Faculty of Business and Economics wishes to announce that it
has entered into discussions with CFA Winnipeg about possible
partnerships. The partnership could include assistance in
finding internships for students, as well as support for
students who wish to enter Finance based case competitions with
other Universities. The Economics and Finance program at the
University of Winnipeg (EFIN), which can be taken as a BA or a
BBA, provides a solid foundation for students wishing to qualify
for the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
designation, which is the most sought after designation for
individuals who wish to work in the Investment Industry.
Details regarding the proposed partnership will be posted as
they become available. (See Information below regarding the CFA
Program.)
The CFA Program
The CFA Program is a graduate-level self-study program that
combines a broad-based curriculum of investment principles with
professional conduct requirements. It is designed to prepare you
for a wide range of investment specialties that apply in every
market all over the world.
To earn a CFA charter, you study for three exams (Levels I, II,
III) using an assigned curriculum. If you pass all three exams
and meet the professional and ethical requirements, you can
become a regular member of CFA Institute, or “charterholder.”
You can take as long as you need to complete the program, and
there is no limit to the number of times you can take each exam.
The curriculum changes each year to reflect the dynamic nature
and complexity of the global investment profession.
Investment industry employers and media around the world
recognize the CFA designation as the gold standard of
professional excellence. Completing the CFA Program places you
in elite company, confirming your mastery of the program’s
rigorous curriculum and your commitment to the formidable
challenge of passing all three exam levels.
The CFA Program reflects a broad Candidate Body of Knowledge™ (CBOK)
developed and continuously updated by active practitioners to
ensure that charterholders possess knowledge grounded in the
real world of today’s global investment industry. Unlike many
postgraduate programs, the self-directed study format allows you
to continue working while you progress.
June 2010 - New Scholarships and Awards for Economics and Economics & Finance students
June 2010
New Experimental Course in Government
Policy to be offered Winter
2011 term.
The Department of Economics
wishes to announce the addition of a new experimental course,
ECON-3311 Government Policy Toward Business. The course may of interest to
students in the Economics and Finance (EFIN) program, BBA or
BA students, or students from related disciplines, looking for
an elective that examines a number of government policy areas as
they affect business
June 2010
New Experimental Course in Microfinance to be offered Fall 2010 term.
The Department of Economics wishes to
announce the addition of a new experimental course,
ECON-3120 Microfinance in Theory and
Practice. The course is designed to be accessible to a
wide variety of students interested in learning more about this
interesting development strategy, both in theory and practice.
April 2010
The Department of Economics is pleased to announce that Ms. Amrita RayChaudhuri will be joining the Department on July 1st, 2010. Ms. RayChaudhuri comes to the Department from the Netherlands, where she was an Assistant Professor at TILEC and CentER, Tilburg University. Ms. RayChaudhuri's primary research interests include Industrial Organization, International Economics, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Computational Economics and Pubic Policy. Amrita will be teaching courses in International Economics, Mathematical Economics as well as other courses related to her training.
April 2010
The Department of Economics is pleased to announce that Mr. Mati Dubrovinsky will be joining the Department on July 1st, 2010. Mr. Dubrovinsky comes to the Department from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia where he is completing his Ph.D. in Strategy and Business Economics. Mati's primary research interests include Industrial Organization, Corporate Finance, and Health Economics. He will be teaching courses in Applied Microeconomics and Finance as well as other course related to his training.
March 2010
The Department of Economics of the University of Winnipeg wishes
to announce that it has successfully completed its search for a
new tenure track probationary appointment.
The successful candidate will be announced shortly. On behalf of
the Department of Economics, the Department Personnel Committee
would like to thank the many strong candidates who applied
for the position. We encourage unsuccessful candidates to apply
for future openings should the advertised positions match
their interests and abilities.
2010
The Department of Economics would like to make High
School
students who might be interested in pursuing an Economics degree at
the University of Winnipeg aware of a new access course introduced
by the Mathematics Department at the University of Winnipeg.
The course MATH-0040 Pre-Calculus for University Access is designed to provide the necessary mathematical background in Pre-Calculus for High School students, lacking this prerequisite. Once this course is taken, then students interested in Economics can take Intro Statistics and Intro Calculus, which are required courses for a number of degree programs in Economics, including the Economics and Finance program.
New program in Economics and
Finance approved by Senate
The Department of Economics wishes to announce that a new program in
Economics and Finance
has been approved by the Senate of the University of Winnipeg. The
umbrella program will draw on the strengths of the Economics and
Business Departments here at the University of Winnipeg,
and will provide a solid foundation in Economics and Finance.
Several new
courses in finance have also been approved, specifically, Advanced
Corporate Finance, Investments, and
Options, Futures and Derivatives. Students have the option of
pursuing a
BA in Economics and Finance or a BBA in Economics in Finance. The
program structure will be included in the 2010-2011 University Calendar. Any questions regarding the program can be addressed to the
Chair, P. Cyrenne (e-mail)
or phone (204) 786-9228.
Revamped BA 4 year (Economics) degree approved by
Senate.
The Department of Economics wishes to announce that a revamped BA 4
year (Economics) degree program has been approved by the Senate of
the University of Winnipeg. The revised program features
a core set of Economics courses (18 credit hours) and the option of
course selection from two areas of concentration (which requires an
additional 30 credit hours of coursework) . The areas of
concentration
include; Public Policy, Environmental Economics, Development
Economics, Financial Markets, Political Economy and Pre-Honours.
Each concentration area requires the completion of 15 credit hours
from a well defined list of Economics courses. Students are also
encouraged to supplement their Economics courses with courses in
other Departments related to these areas of concentration. Students
also have the option of the pursing a General BA 4 year (Economics)
degree.
These changes will allow students to acquire a high level expertise
in a number of areas of interest.
2009
June 2009
Department of Economics welcomes new faculty member.
The Department of Economics is pleased to announce that Ms. Haifeng Chen joined our Department on August 1st,
2009. Ms. Chen comes to the Department from the Asper School at the
University of Manitoba where she is completing her PhD in Finance. She will
be teaching Corporate Finance as well as a number of other courses in the
Department of Economics.
Department of Economics proposes a new program in Economics and Finance
The Department of Economics wishes to announce that it has submitted a proposal for a new program in Economics and Finance to the University of Winnipeg Curriculum Committee for approval. The umbrella program will draw on the strengths of the Economics and Business Departments here at the University of Winnipeg, and will provide a solid foundation in Economics and Finance. Several new courses are proposed to provide students with a strong education in Finance and Financial Economics, including courses in Advanced Corporate Finance, Investments, and Options, Futures and Derivatives. Students will have the option of pursuing a BA in Economics and Finance or a BBA in Economics in Finance. The proposed program structure can be accessed here. Any questions regarding the program can be addressed to the Chair, P. Cyrenne (e-mail) or phone (204) 786-9228.
Department of Economics proposes a revamped BA 4 year (Economics) degree.
The Department of Economics wishes to announce that
it has submitted a proposal for a revamped BA 4 year (Economics) degree program
to the University of Winnipeg Curriculum Committee for approval. The revised
program will feature a core set of Economics courses (18 credit
hours) and the choice of selecting courses from two areas of concentration
(which requires an additional 30 credit hours of coursework) . The areas of
concentration include; Public Policy, Environmental Economics,
Development Economics, Financial Markets, Political
Economy and Pre-Honours. Each concentration area
requires the completion of 15 credit hours from a
well defined list of Economics courses. Students are
also encouraged to supplement their Economics
courses with courses in other Departments related to
these areas of concentration. Students also have the
option of the pursing a General BA 4 year
(Economics) degree.
These changes will allow students to acquire a high level expertise in a number of areas of interest. The proposed structure can be accessed here. Any questions regarding the program can be addressed to the Chair, P. Cyrenne (e-mail) or phone (204) 786-9228.
The Faculty of Business and Economics in the News - September 25, 2008 The Winnipeg Sun published its Third Edition of Manitoba Profiles in Business Excellence which featured The University of Winnipeg Faculty of Business and Economics. To read the article click here