Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN FINANCE
Faculty of Social Science - DAN Management & Organizational Studies (BMOS Program)
Enrolment in the BMOS Honours Specialization modules is limited. Meeting of minimal requirements does not guarantee admission.
Students may not apply to a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION when they apply for admission to the University.
Admission Requirements
5.0 first-year courses:
After first year, students may apply for admission upon completion of 5.0 first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 73% on, and no grade less than 60% in, the following
3.0 principal courses:
1.0 course: MOS 1021A/B and MOS 1023A/B.
1.0 course from: Calculus 1000A/B*, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1228A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B**.
1.0 course: Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
1.0 course numbered 1000-1999 from: the Faculty of Social Science.
1.0 course: numbered 1000-1999.
Note:*Students considering the Honours Specialization in Finance are required to complete Calculus 1000A/B prior to taking Economics 2222A/B.
Note: **Students admitted without Calculus should be aware that to enrol in certain courses/modules they may be required to take Mathematics 0110A/B. When considering a course/module in another discipline, please check the Mathematics requirements(s). Students are responsible for ensuring they have completed the Mathematics and other entry requirements and prerequisites of the modules/courses they wish to take.
Note: After first year, Affiliated University College students require the completion of 5.0 courses with an overall cumulative average of 70%, in addition to the above.
After second year, students applying for a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION must have
a) achieved an average of at least 73% on the last 5.0 courses;
b) achieved an average of 73% on the 3.0 principal courses required for the module;
c) achieved a cumulative modular average of 70%;
d) obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
e) obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
f) Main Campus Students: a minimum cumulative average of 65%, or
Affiliated College Students: a minimum cumulative average of 70%.
Module/Program Information
Module
10.5 courses:
1.0 course from: Business Administration 2257 OR MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B.
2.0 courses normally taken in second year: Economics 2222A/B*, Economics 2223A/B*, Economics 2260A/B*, Economics 2261A/B*.
0.5 course normally taken in second or third year: MOS 2310A/B.
1.5 courses normally taken in third year from: MOS 2181A/B, MOS 2275A/B, MOS 2320A/B, MOS 3330A/B.
1.0 course normally taken in third year from: MOS 3311A/B and MOS 3313A/B.
1.5 courses normally taken in third year: Actuarial Science 2053, Economics 2220A/B.
0.5 course normally taken in third year from: MOS 3360A/B, MOS 3370A/B.
1.5 courses normally taken in fourth year from: MOS 4312A/B, MOS 4313A/B, MOS 4314F/G, Economics 3328A/B, Economics 3329A/B, Economics 3332A/B, Economics 3344A/B, Economics 3352A/B, Economics 3362A/B, Economics 3364F/G.
0.5 course from: Anthropology 2262A/B, Anthropology 2272A/B, Anthropology 2280F/G, English 2018A/B, English 2019A/B, Geography 2143A/B, Geography 2144A/B, History 2120A/B, History 2171A/B, History 2807F/G, MOS 2277A/B, MOS 3367A/B, Philosophy 2074F/G, Philosophy 2730F/G, Psychology 2030A/B, Psychology 2035A/B, Psychology 2070A/B, Sociology 2166A/B, Sociology 2172A/B, Sociology 3308F/G, Sociology 3314F/G.
0.5 course: MOS 4410A/B.
*Students who have completed Economics 2150A/B, Economics 2151A/B and Economics 2152A/B with no mark less than 75%, and who have taken Calculus 1000A/B with a mark of at least 60%, may enter the Honours Specialization in Finance and be exempt from taking Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2260A/B and Economics 2261A/B. Students who have completed these requirements and have also completed Economics 2122A/B and Economics 2123A/B with no mark less than 75%, may also be exempt from taking Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2223A/B. Students planning to enter the Honours Specialization in Finance who have already taken Statistical Sciences 2035 must have completed Statistical Sciences 2035 with a minimum grade of 70%; and will be required to take either Economics 2123A/B or Economics 2223A/B.
Progression
Progression Requirements
To remain in a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION, students must have
a) maintained a cumulative modular average of 70%;
b) obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
c) obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
d) maintained a cumulative average of 65%
Students who fail to meet these progression requirements may be eligible to apply to a BMOS Specialization or to another program.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION, students must achieve a minimum cumulative modular average of 70% with a minimum mark of 60% in each course, obtain a passing grade in each elective course, and maintain a minimum overall average of 65% on the 20.0 courses counted towards the BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION Degree. Students with advanced standing must achieve an overall average of 65% on courses completed at Western.
All students require 2.0 designated essay courses (E, F or G; at least 1.0 of which must be a senior course numbered 2000-4999) and 1.0 course from each of the Categories A, B and C.
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN FINANCE
Faculty of Social Science - DAN Management & Organizational Studies (BMOS Program)
Enrolment in the BMOS Honours Specialization modules is limited. Meeting of minimal requirements does not guarantee admission.
Students may not apply to a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION when they apply for admission to the University.
Admission Requirements
5.0 first-year courses:
After first year, students may apply for admission upon completion of 5.0 first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 73% on, and no grade less than 60% in, the following
3.0 principal courses:
1.0 course: MOS 1021A/B and MOS 1023A/B.
1.0 course from: Calculus 1000A/B*, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1228A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B**.
1.0 course: Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
1.0 course numbered 1000-1999 from: the Faculty of Social Science.
1.0 course: numbered 1000-1999.
Note:*Students considering the Honours Specialization in Finance are required to complete Calculus 1000A/B prior to taking Economics 2222A/B.
Note: **Students admitted without Calculus should be aware that to enrol in certain courses/modules they may be required to take Mathematics 0110A/B. When considering a course/module in another discipline, please check the Mathematics requirements(s). Students are responsible for ensuring they have completed the Mathematics and other entry requirements and prerequisites of the modules/courses they wish to take.
Note: After first year, Affiliated University College students require the completion of 5.0 courses with an overall cumulative average of 70%, in addition to the above.
After second year, students applying for a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION must have
a) achieved an average of at least 73% on the last 5.0 courses;
b) achieved an average of 73% on the 3.0 principal courses required for the module;
c) achieved a cumulative modular average of 70%;
d) obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
e) obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
f) Main Campus Students: a minimum cumulative average of 65%, or
Affiliated College Students: a minimum cumulative average of 70%.
Module/Program Information
Module
10.5 courses:
1.0 course from: Business Administration 2257 OR MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B.
2.0 courses normally taken in second year: Economics 2222A/B*, Economics 2223A/B*, Economics 2260A/B*, Economics 2261A/B*.
0.5 course normally taken in second or third year: MOS 2310A/B.
1.5 courses normally taken in third year from: MOS 2181A/B, MOS 2275A/B, MOS 2320A/B, MOS 3330A/B.
1.0 course normally taken in third year from: MOS 3311A/B and MOS 3313A/B.
1.5 courses normally taken in third year: Actuarial Science 2053, Economics 2220A/B.
0.5 course normally taken in third year from: MOS 3360A/B, MOS 3370A/B.
1.5 courses normally taken in fourth year from: MOS 4312A/B, MOS 4313A/B, MOS 4314F/G, Economics 3328A/B, Economics 3329A/B, Economics 3332A/B, Economics 3344A/B, Economics 3352A/B, Economics 3362A/B, Economics 3364F/G.
0.5 course from: Anthropology 2262A/B, Anthropology 2272A/B, Anthropology 2280F/G, English 2018A/B, English 2019A/B, Geography 2143A/B, Geography 2144A/B, History 2120A/B, History 2171A/B, History 2807F/G, MOS 2277A/B, MOS 3367A/B, Philosophy 2074F/G, Philosophy 2730F/G, Psychology 2030A/B, Psychology 2035A/B, Psychology 2070A/B, Sociology 2166A/B, Sociology 2172A/B, Sociology 3308F/G, Sociology 3314F/G.
0.5 course: MOS 4410A/B.
*Students who have completed Economics 2150A/B, Economics 2151A/B and Economics 2152A/B with no mark less than 75%, and who have taken Calculus 1000A/B with a mark of at least 60%, may enter the Honours Specialization in Finance and be exempt from taking Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2260A/B and Economics 2261A/B. Students who have completed these requirements and have also completed Economics 2122A/B and Economics 2123A/B with no mark less than 75%, may also be exempt from taking Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2223A/B. Students planning to enter the Honours Specialization in Finance who have already taken Statistical Sciences 2035 must have completed Statistical Sciences 2035 with a minimum grade of 70%; and will be required to take either Economics 2123A/B or Economics 2223A/B.
Progression
Progression Requirements
To remain in a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION, students must have
a) maintained a cumulative modular average of 70%;
b) obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
c) obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
d) maintained a cumulative average of 65%
Students who fail to meet these progression requirements may be eligible to apply to a BMOS Specialization or to another program.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION, students must achieve a minimum cumulative modular average of 70% with a minimum mark of 60% in each course, obtain a passing grade in each elective course, and maintain a minimum overall average of 65% on the 20.0 courses counted towards the BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION Degree. Students with advanced standing must achieve an overall average of 65% on courses completed at Western.
All students require 2.0 designated essay courses (E, F or G; at least 1.0 of which must be a senior course numbered 2000-4999) and 1.0 course from each of the Categories A, B and C.