UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Concentrations
A concentration is a specialized area of study or a thematic approach within a broader discipline or across disciplines. The focus is on coursework in a particular subfield of a broader discipline, providing in-depth knowledge and skills relevant to that niche area. Interdisciplinary concentrations are specialized academic tracks that combine courses and perspectives from two or more different disciplines or fields. Offered in Year IV as an optional set of courses, concentration gives students the opportunity to tailor their learning experience to their academic interests and career goals.
Concentrations are advanced areas of study that require specific foundational knowledge. Unlike general electives, eligibility is based on defined Major–Minor combinations. The Major–Minor combination determines the concentrations you can pursue in Year IV.
Refer to the tables below to see the concentrations available for your selected Major–Minor path.
Interdisciplinary Concentrations
These concentrations explore the powerful intersection of two fields of study.
| Concentration Name | Description | Required Major & Minor Combination |
|---|---|---|
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Urban Sustainability and Policy |
Explore sustainable development, city planning, and resilient community building. |
Major: Public Policy + Minor: Environmental Studies |
|
Environmental Governance and Climate Policy |
Examine the intersection of political systems, climate advocacy, and environmental law. |
Major: Public Policy + Minor: Environmental Studies |
|
Development Economics and Policy |
Analyze frameworks for poverty alleviation, public infrastructure, and policy efficacy. |
Major: Economics + Minor: Public Policy |
|
Workplace Mental Health and Well-being |
Merge psychology with organizational management for healthier work environments. |
Major: Psychology + Minor: Human Resource Management |
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Applied Econometrics |
Master statistical methods for economic data, forecasting, and business analytics. |
Major: Economics + Minor: Business Analytics & AI |
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Behavioral Marketing |
Blend marketing strategy with cognitive science to understand consumer choice. |
Major: Psychology + Minor: Marketing / Advertising and Branding / Digital Marketing and Communications |
Disciplinary Concentrations
These concentrations allow you to deepen your expertise within your primary field of study.
| Concentration Name | Description | Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|
|
Financial Economics |
Bridge economic theory and financial practice. |
Major: Economics (For all Minors possible for the stated Major) |
|
Counselling Psychology |
Foundational skills in therapeutic practices and mental health assessment. |
Major: Psychology |
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Cognitive Psychology |
Study how humans perceive, remember, think, and solve problems. |
Major: Psychology |
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) |
Deep-dive into machine learning and neural networks. |
Major: Computer Science |
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Investments and Capital Markets |
Study financial instruments, portfolio management, and global markets. |
Major: Finance |
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Applied AI in Business |
Leverage AI tools to optimize operations and drive innovation. |
Major: Must be one of Finance, Marketing, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management , Advertising and Branding, Digital Marketing and Communications, or Digital Media Management. |