| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-04-29 | - |
Program Overview
The Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree at Alexander College provides students with a solid foundation in theoretical and applied economics. It equips them with the tools to analyze economic systems, policies, and the global economy. The degree prepares students for further studies in economics or related fields at universities and offers post-graduate work permit eligibility for international students.
Program Outline
Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree - Alexander College
Degree Overview:
The Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree is a two-year undergraduate program designed to provide students with a broad-based foundation in economics. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for further undergraduate studies in economics or related fields.
Objectives:
- Gain multi-disciplinary knowledge in theoretical and applied economics, including competitive behavior, economic policy, and the global economy. Students will explore topics such as:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- International Economics
- Public Finance
- Labor Economics
Careers:
Upon completion of the Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree, students can:
- Transfer to 2nd/3rd Year at a University: The degree is transferrable to the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program in economics or related fields at various universities. Some BC universities may also admit Associate Degree graduates with a reduced GPA requirement.
- Post-Graduate Work Permit Eligibility: International students completing the program are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Other:
- Program Structure: The program consists of 60 credits, typically completed over two years. It requires a minimum of 36 credits in arts, including at least 18 credits in first- and second-year economics.
- Program Requirements: The program requires specific course requirements, including:
- 6 credits in first-year English
- 9 credits in science (including 3 credits in calculus, 3 credits in statistics and 3 credits in a laboratory science)
- 36 credits in arts (including 18 credits in economics, 6 credits in humanities, and 12 additional credits in arts)
- 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas
- Cumulative GPA: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater to graduate.
