Economics: Bachelor of Arts Minor
Description
Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Minor in Economics or a Double Minor by pairing a BA Minor in Economics with a BA Minor in such fields as Anthropology, Criminology, Creative Writing, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
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 Faculty 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
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.
Note: A first-year English course, ENGL 1100, is a requirement of this program. This course has prerequisites that may require a student to complete additional preparatory courses.
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 | |
| BUQU 2100 | Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics | 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 | |
| ECON 4710 | Law and Economics | 3 credits | |
| ECON 4900 | Special Topics in Economics | 3 credits | |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of the minor as part of a Bachelor of Arts program, transcripts will indicate a Minor in Economics.
At a Glance
Faculty of Business
Implementation Date:
- 01-Sep-2011
Start Date(s):
September
January
May
Intake Type:
Open intake
Instructional Cycle:
- Semester-based
Program Type:
- Undergraduate
Credential Granted:
- Baccalaureate Degree
Minimum Credits Required:
- 120
Offered At:
Langley
Richmond
Surrey
Format:
Full-time
Part-time