Academic Calendar - 2020 ARCHIVE
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2020ARCHIVE
MAJOR IN FINANCE (must be part of Honours Double Major)
Faculty of Social Science - DAN Management & Organizational Studies
Enrolment in the BMOS Honours Double Major modules is limited. Meeting of minimal requirements does not guarantee admission.
Restricted to students registered in the BMOS Honours Degree. Must be combined with another Major module from a discipline other than Management and Organizational Studies
Admission Requirements
Students may not apply to a BMOS HONOURS DOUBLE MAJOR when they apply for admission to the University. In addition to meeting MOS Admission Requirements, students must successfully complete the Admission Requirements for a Major module in a discipline other than Management and Organizational Studies. If Admission Requirements are not met in either or both of the Majors, students will not be allowed to register in a BMOS Honours Double Major and will be required to apply to a BMOS Specialization or to another program.
5.0 first-year courses:
After first year, students may apply for admission upon completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 70% 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: Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies.
1.0 course: numbered 1000-1999.
Note: *Students must complete Calculus 1000A/B if interested in pursuing an Honours Specialization in Finance or an Honours Double Major with Economics.
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 DOUBLE MAJOR must have
a) achieved an average of at least 70% on the last 5.0 courses;
b) achieved an average of 70% 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
6.0 courses:
1.0 course: Business Administration 2257.
1.0 course from: MOS 2242A/B or any 0.5 Statistics 2000-level and 0.5 MOS 2000-level or above, Economics 2122A/B** or Economics 2222A/B* and Economics 2123A/B** or Economics 2223A/B*; Statistical Sciences 2035.
1.0 course from: Economics 2150A/B** or Economics 2260A/B** and Economics 2152A/B** or Economics 2220A/B**
0.5 course normally taken in second or third year: MOS 2310A/B***.
1.0 course: MOS 3311A/B and MOS 3313A/B.
0.5 course from: MOS 4312A/B, MOS 4313A/B, MOS 4314F/G.
0.5 course: MOS 4410A/B.
0.5 course from: Anthropology 2262F/G, Anthropology 2272F/G, Anthropology 2280F/G; Economics 2124A/B, Economics 2128A/B, Economics 2129A/B, Economics 2154A/B, Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B, Economics 2159A/B, Economics 2160A/B, Economics 2162A/B, Economics 2167A/B, Economics 2181A/B, Economics 2191A/B; English 2018A/B, English 2019A/B; Geography 2143A/B, Geography 2144A/B; History 2120A/B, History 2171A/B, History 2183A/B, History 2807F/G; MOS 2277A/B, MOS 3367A/B; Philosophy 2074F/G, Philosophy 2730F/G; Political Science 2102A/B, Political Science 2140A/B; Psychology 2030A/B, Psychology 2035A/B, Psychology 2070A/B; Sociology 2166A/B, Sociology 2172A/B, Sociology 3308F/G, the former Geography 3422A/B.
Notes: *Students combining the Major with a Major in Economics must complete Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2223A/B. In addition, 1.0 additional MOS 2000-level or above course must be completed in order to satisfy the MOS Module requirements.
If a Statistics course 2000-level or above has been completed or is required for the other module, the MOS Statistics module requirement must be replaced with a 1.0 2200-level or above MOS course.
**Students combining this Major with a Major in Economics must complete Economics 2260A/B and Economics 2220A/B. In addition, 1.0 additional MOS 2000-level or above course must be completed in order to satisfy the MOS Module requirements. 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 interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business must defer MOS 2310A/B and MOS 2320A/B until Year 3. These two courses will not count towards the 10.0 credits required for admission to the HBA Program and are discouraged for those students continuing on to the Richard Ivey School of Business. Students continuing in MOS must complete MOS 2310A/B and MOS 2320A/B in Year 3 prior to enrolling in MOS courses for which these courses are the prerequisite.
Progression
Progression Requirements
To remain in a BMOS HONOURS DOUBLE MAJOR, 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 DOUBLE MAJOR, students must achieve a minimum cumulative modular average of 70% with a minimum grade of 60% in each course of each module, 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 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.
MAJOR IN FINANCE (must be part of Honours Double Major)
Faculty of Social Science - DAN Management & Organizational Studies
Enrolment in the BMOS Honours Double Major modules is limited. Meeting of minimal requirements does not guarantee admission.
Restricted to students registered in the BMOS Honours Degree. Must be combined with another Major module from a discipline other than Management and Organizational Studies
Admission Requirements
Students may not apply to a BMOS HONOURS DOUBLE MAJOR when they apply for admission to the University. In addition to meeting MOS Admission Requirements, students must successfully complete the Admission Requirements for a Major module in a discipline other than Management and Organizational Studies. If Admission Requirements are not met in either or both of the Majors, students will not be allowed to register in a BMOS Honours Double Major and will be required to apply to a BMOS Specialization or to another program.
5.0 first-year courses:
After first year, students may apply for admission upon completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 70% 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: Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies.
1.0 course: numbered 1000-1999.
Note: *Students must complete Calculus 1000A/B if interested in pursuing an Honours Specialization in Finance or an Honours Double Major with Economics.
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 DOUBLE MAJOR must have
a) achieved an average of at least 70% on the last 5.0 courses;
b) achieved an average of 70% 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
6.0 courses:
1.0 course: Business Administration 2257.
1.0 course from: MOS 2242A/B or any 0.5 Statistics 2000-level and 0.5 MOS 2000-level or above, Economics 2122A/B** or Economics 2222A/B* and Economics 2123A/B** or Economics 2223A/B*; Statistical Sciences 2035.
1.0 course from: Economics 2150A/B** or Economics 2260A/B** and Economics 2152A/B** or Economics 2220A/B**
0.5 course normally taken in second or third year: MOS 2310A/B***.
1.0 course: MOS 3311A/B and MOS 3313A/B.
0.5 course from: MOS 4312A/B, MOS 4313A/B, MOS 4314F/G.
0.5 course: MOS 4410A/B.
0.5 course from: Anthropology 2262F/G, Anthropology 2272F/G, Anthropology 2280F/G; Economics 2124A/B, Economics 2128A/B, Economics 2129A/B, Economics 2154A/B, Economics 2155A/B, Economics 2156A/B, Economics 2159A/B, Economics 2160A/B, Economics 2162A/B, Economics 2167A/B, Economics 2181A/B, Economics 2191A/B; English 2018A/B, English 2019A/B; Geography 2143A/B, Geography 2144A/B; History 2120A/B, History 2171A/B, History 2183A/B, History 2807F/G; MOS 2277A/B, MOS 3367A/B; Philosophy 2074F/G, Philosophy 2730F/G; Political Science 2102A/B, Political Science 2140A/B; Psychology 2030A/B, Psychology 2035A/B, Psychology 2070A/B; Sociology 2166A/B, Sociology 2172A/B, Sociology 3308F/G, the former Geography 3422A/B.
Notes: *Students combining the Major with a Major in Economics must complete Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2223A/B. In addition, 1.0 additional MOS 2000-level or above course must be completed in order to satisfy the MOS Module requirements.
If a Statistics course 2000-level or above has been completed or is required for the other module, the MOS Statistics module requirement must be replaced with a 1.0 2200-level or above MOS course.
**Students combining this Major with a Major in Economics must complete Economics 2260A/B and Economics 2220A/B. In addition, 1.0 additional MOS 2000-level or above course must be completed in order to satisfy the MOS Module requirements. 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 interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business must defer MOS 2310A/B and MOS 2320A/B until Year 3. These two courses will not count towards the 10.0 credits required for admission to the HBA Program and are discouraged for those students continuing on to the Richard Ivey School of Business. Students continuing in MOS must complete MOS 2310A/B and MOS 2320A/B in Year 3 prior to enrolling in MOS courses for which these courses are the prerequisite.
Progression
Progression Requirements
To remain in a BMOS HONOURS DOUBLE MAJOR, 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 DOUBLE MAJOR, students must achieve a minimum cumulative modular average of 70% with a minimum grade of 60% in each course of each module, 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 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.