Associate of Arts Degree: 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. Kwantlen currently offers a BA Minor in Economics, and a BA General Studies. Since both economics and finance require a fair amount of mathematical ability, there is a calculus requirement. It is recommended that entrants have credit for Principles of Math 12, or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C+.
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:
All of:
- ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 1250 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 2210 Money & Banking
- ECON 2350 Intermediate Microeconomics I
- POLI 1125 Introduction to Political Science
- POLI 2150 International Political Science
- SOCI 1125 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 2260 Research Methods in Sociology
One of:
- ECON 2255 Globalization in an Economic Framework (effective September 2009)
- ECON 2260 Environmental Economics
- ECON 2280 Labour Economics
One of:
- MATH 1120 Differential Calculus
- MATH 1130 Calculus for Life Sciences 1
- MATH 1140 Calculus 1 (Business Applications)
One of:
- ACCT 1230 Business Statistics
- MATH 2315 Probability and Statistics
- MATH 2341 Introduction to Statistics for Business
- PSYC 2300 Applied Statistics (prerequisite condition)
One of:
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 Introduction to Financial Accounting.
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