About Major In Financial Economics in Western University (Ontario)
that will prepare them for a wide range career options in economics and finance. You will study current economic theory and practice, financial economics, and the technical mathematics and statistics that underpin them.
The Financial Economics undergraduate degree was originally developed to meet a gap in the educational market, answering the needs of students and employers. As a result, this course is focused on creating highly skilled graduates with the analytical abilities of a trained economist and specific knowledge of the economic aspects of financial markets.
Objectives
This course aims to develop your analytical abilities in economics, providing you with the quantitative skills required to analyse financial markets. Successful completion is a signal to prospective employers of your sound knowledge and understanding of the macroeconomic and microeconomic principles underlying various types of financial markets and instruments. For example, you will understand the design and pricing of options, futures and other derivatives, the pros and cons of financial regulation or the optimal asset management within firms.
Academic qualification equivalents
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CBSE - All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (AISSSCE); or
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CISCE - Indian School Certificate (ISC); or
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State Boards – Intermediate / Pre-University / Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary School Certificate
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0.
- TOEFL:The minimum score required on the internet-based TOEFL is 83 with no score below 20, and a 550 on the paperbased test with a 5 on the TWE.
- PTE:A minimum overall score of 58 is required with no score less than 56.
Western University (Ontario) Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Mode of Programs |
Full Time; Part-Time; Distance Learning |
| Admission Acceptance Rate |
58% |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
23 to 1 |
| Academic Calendar |
Differs by Programs |
| On-Campus Cost of Attendance for Undergraduates |
Varies from 49,047 CAD to 64,907 CAD according to the program |
| Of Campus Cost of Attendance for Undergraduates |
Varies from 43,962 CAD to 62,752 CAD according to the program |
| Operating Revenue (2019-2020) |
778.2 million CAD |
First-Year Tuition Fees and Living Expenses for International Students
The following chart displays estimates in Canadian currency for tuition and living expenses for one full-time international undergraduate student over the course of one academic year (eight months). Please note that these are estimates only; costs will vary depending on your needs and preferences. Other costs to consider include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations, visa and study permit fees and trips home.
| |
ON CAMPUS |
OFF CAMPUS |
| Tuition & Fees: Most Programs* |
$35,935 to $35,985 |
$35,935 to $35,985 |
| Tuition & Fees: DAN Management (BMOS) |
$45,653 |
$45,653 |
| Tuition & Fees: Engineering |
$48,778 |
$48,778 |
| Tuition & Fees: Nursing |
$45,482 |
$45,482 |
| Books & Supplies** |
$1,500 to $3,000* |
$1,500 to $3,000* |
| Residence & Meal Plan |
$13,690 to $16,350 |
$0 |
| Off-campus Rent |
$0 |
$4,800 to $8,000 |
| Food (without meal plan) |
$0 |
$2,800 to $4,800 |
| Utilities |
$0 |
$800 |
| Internet |
$395 |
$120 to $440 |
| Phone |
$300 to $600 |
$300 to $600 |
| Personal Items |
$800 |
$800 |
Local Transportation
(bus pass included in tuition & fees) |
$0
|
$0
|
| Clothing |
$800 to $2,000 |
$800 to $2,000 |
| Entertainment |
$800 |
$800 |
| Laundry |
$200 |
$200 |
Total Cost
(first academic year)
|
$54,420 to $72,923
|
$48,855 to $70,218
|
