Economics: Bachelor of Arts Minor
Description
Economics students begin their first year of studies with courses that provide a foundation in microeconomics and macroeconomics principles. In their second year, students will build on their foundation of economic principles and take two additional economics courses that will broaden their knowledge. Students will be able to select from a number of theory and field courses. Third and fourth year courses will offer specialized topics to provide students with a broad understanding of the discipline.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to Kwantlen’s General university admission requirements, including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:
Year One Admission:
- Grade of 'B' in English 12 (or equivalent)
- Grade of 'C' in either Principles of Math 11 (or equivalent) or Applications of Math 12 (or equivalent).
Year Three Admission:
- 60 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 (including all 1100- and 2000-level major/minor program requirements).
- Grade of 'C' in all required 1000-and 2000-level courses, including the English writing requirement (ENGL 1100 and one of either ENGL 1202 or 1204, or equivalent).
- Two Quantitative courses.
- 12 credits of breadth courses
- Grade of 'C' in either Principles of Math 11 (or equivalent) or Applications of Math 12 (or equivalent).
- Second language at the Grade 11 level or 6 credits of post-secondary language courses in the same language. Note: Students need only achieve a passing grade to fulfill this requirement. Beginner's or Introductory Language 11 courses are ineligible to meet this requirement. Students who can demonstrate competency in a second language may request an assessment to have this requirement waived.
Qualifying Year
Students who do not qualify upon initial application to Kwantlen may be eligible for entry to the Qualifying Year. Students who possess at least a 'C' in English 12 (or equivalent) and a passing grade in Principles of Math 11 (or equivalent) or Applications of Math 12 will be able to apply for entry to the BA Qualifying Year. Students will be admitted to the BA program in the second year provided they have successfully completed appropriate qualifying courses. Other applicants who do not qualify are encouraged to consult an Educational Advisor for the appropriate qualifying courses that satisfy the application criteria.
Program Continuance Requirements
Current BA students must meet the following requirements to continue into their 3rd year of study. Registration access to third or fourth year courses is first awarded to students who have completed the following:- 60 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 (including all 1100- and 2000-level major/minor program requirements).
- Grade of 'C' in all required 1000-and 2000-level courses, including the English writing requirement (ENGL 1100 and one of either ENGL 1202 or 1204, or equivalent).
- Two Quantitative courses.
- 12 credits of breadth courses
- Second language at the Grade 11 level or 6 credits of post-secondary language courses in the same language. Note: Students need only achieve a passing grade to fulfill this requirement. Beginner's or Introductory Language 11 courses are ineligible to meet this requirement. Students who can demonstrate competency in a second language may request an assessment to have this requirement waived.
Content
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements.
Core Requirements
| ECON 1150 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits | |
| ECON 1250 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
1000-2000 Level
Students will be required to take six more credits in Economics from the courses listed below as well as meet BA entrance requirements in order to apply for the BA Minor in Economics. |
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| ECON 1110 | Making Economic Sense of Life | 3 credits | |
| ECON 2210 | Money and Banking | 3 credits | |
| ECON 2255 | Globalization in an Economic Framework | 3 credits | |
| ECON 2260 | Environmental Economics | 3 credits | |
| ECON 2280 | Labour Economics | 3 credits | |
| ECON 2350 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 credits | |
3000-4000 Level
Students will be required to take the fifteen credits in Economics from the courses listed below. Students will be required to take a maximum of twelve credits at the 3000 level and at least three credits at the 4000 level. |
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| ECON 3100 | Economics and Sustainability | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3150 | Managerial Economics | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3211 | Economic History of Canada | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3251 | Women and the Economy | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3270 | Industrial Organization | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3333 | Introductory Econometrics | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3350 | Intermediate Microeconomics II | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3362 | Natural Resource Economics | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3450 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3451 | Macroeconomic Policy l | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3455 | International Economics | 3 credits | |
| ECON 3555 | Economic Development | 3 credits | |
| ECON 4451 | Macroeconomic Policy ll | 3 credits | |
| ECON 4700 | The Economics of Crime | 3 credits | |
Graduation
Upon successful completion of the minor program, students are eligible to receive a Minor in Economics as part of a Bachelor of Arts program.
