Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - ECON 499W D100

Honours Research Project (6)

Class Number: 1818

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 494 with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Intensive work in a particular topic in the general field of Economics. Involves an extensive individual research project under the direct supervision of the instructor, who will provide guidance and critical feedback as necessary. Presentation of completed project at end of term. Students with credit for ECON 499 may not repeat this course for further credit. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this course, students will complete the research project from their ECON 494 proposal.  The research project will be conducted under the supervision of the instructor, who will provide guidance and critical feedback as necessary.

The main requirements are as follows:

  • Two progress report presentation (one before reading week and one 3-4 weeks before the final presentation)
  • A final presentation towards the end of the semester
  • A final paper due on the last day of class

Students are expected to provide feedback on their peer’s work and to attend regular progress meetings with the instructor

Topics: Research project

Grading

  • Progress presentations 10%
  • Participation 10%
  • Final presentation 20%
  • Final paper 60%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None

RECOMMENDED READING:

None

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.