Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree
The Associate of Arts degree is a two-year undergraduate program offered by many institutions in the province of British Columbia and beyond. The Associate Degree program is designed to provide broad-based knowledge and experiences which lay a foundation for further undergraduate study.
For full program description, requirements, and policies, see the Academic Calendar.
Program Description
What you will learn
Students within the Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree program will gain multi-disciplinary knowledge in the areas of theoretical and applied economics, as well as competitive behavior, economic policy, and the global economy. Students will acquire the tools to be able to analyze the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
Program Structure
The Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree is a foundational degree consisting of 60 credits in total, typically completed over a two-year period. The credits must include a minimum of 36 credits in arts, including at least 18 credits in first- and second-year economics.
Upon completion of the Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree program, students may choose to continue their undergraduate studies.
What you can do after graduation
Transfer to 2nd/3rd Year at a University
An Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree may be transferrable to the third year of a four-year bachelor’s degree program at a university.
Some BC universities also admit Associate Degree graduates at a reduced GPA requirement. For more information on the option of transferring to a university upon completion of an Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree, please consult the BC Transfer Guide or see an Academic Advisor.
Program Requirements
The Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree program consists of the following course requirements, which must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.
- 6 credits in first-year English
- 9 credits in science which shall include at least:
- 3 credits in calculus
- 3 credits in statistics
- 3 credits in a laboratory science
- 36 credits in arts which shall include:
- 18 credits in economics
- 6 credits in humanities other than English
- 12 additional credits in arts
- 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas
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