Associate of Arts Degree in Economics
Description
The Associate Degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship and an enriched life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study in the field of Economics.
This program of study is recommended for students interested in pursuing a career in economics or finance and is designed to provide the foundations required for upper level courses.
Faculty's website: kpu.ca/business
Admission Requirements
The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.
Declaration Requirements
Students intending to graduate with this School of Business degree must declare the credential. At the time of declaration, the student must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- In good academic standing with the University
- Completion of a minimum of 15 credits of undergraduate coursework.
Curricular Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, you must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C in each course including the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1150 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 1250 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2210 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| ECON 2350 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| POLI 1125 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POLI 2150 | States, Markets, Globalization: Global Political Economy | 3 |
| SOCI 1125 | Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures | 3 |
| SOCI 2260 | Research Methods in Sociology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Globalization in an Economic Framework | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| Labour Economics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Differential Calculus | ||
| Calculus for Life Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I (Business Applications) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Probability and Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics for Business | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Formal Logic | ||
| Introduction to Scientific Reasoning | ||
| Total Credits | 36-37 | |
Students intending on pursuing a Major or Minor in Economics are encouraged to take a second course in calculus and a course in linear algebra. Those pursuing a degree in Finance should also take Accelerated Introductory Financial Accounting.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts Degree in Economics.
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