Program Overview
The Associate of Arts (Business) Degree at Alexander College is a two-year program that provides a solid foundation in economics, management, accounting, marketing, and statistical analysis, developing critical thinking and research skills. It includes a customizable concentration in economics and prepares students for further studies or a career in business. International students are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit after completing the program.
Program Outline
Associate of Arts (Business) Degree - Alexander College
Degree Overview:
The Associate of Arts (Business) Degree is a two-year undergraduate program designed to provide students with a broad-based foundation in business. It aims to equip students with multi-disciplinary knowledge in economics, management, accounting, marketing, and statistical analysis, while developing their critical thinking and research skills. The program also includes a customizable concentration in economics, allowing students to delve deeper into economic theory and applications alongside selected commerce-related topics.
Outline:
- Program Structure: The Associate of Arts (Business) Degree is a foundational degree consisting of 64 credits in total, typically completed over a two-year period.
- Program Requirements:
- Minimum of 24 credits in economics, including 18 credits in second-year economics.
- Minimum of 12 credits in Commerce, including courses in management, finance, accounting, and marketing.
- 6 credits in first-year English.
- 9 credits in science, including:
- 6 credits in mathematics, computer science, or statistics (statistics courses taught in commerce and psychology may also be used).
- 3 credits in a laboratory science.
- 12 credits in arts. Some BC universities also admit Associate Degree graduates at a reduced GPA requirement.
- Cumulative GPA Requirement: Students must complete the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.