Choose Your Economics Pathway
The Economics department offers two pathways depending on your goals. Whether you want to enhance your current degree or build a transfer-ready foundation, we have an option for you.
Which Path is Right For You?
Minor in Economics
If you are already in a Bachelor's program, you can add a Minor in Economics to strengthen your major.
Associate of Arts in Economics
If your plan is to complete 2 years at KPU and then transfer, enrolling in the Associates of Arts in Economics provides a solid and structured foundation.
Not sure which pathway fits your goals? Contact Advising for help in planning your next steps: businessadvising@kpu.ca
Program Comparison Chart
Minor in Economics | Associate of Arts in Economics | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Students completing a Bachelor's degree who want to strengthen their major | Students completing their first two years before transferring or moving into a BA |
| Purpose | Add analytical and data skills to your existing degree | Build a structured, transfer-ready foundation in Economics |
| Total Credits | 24 ECON credits (12 lower + 12 upper) | 60 total credits (36 specified program credits + breadth requirements) |
| Time to Complete | 3–4 semesters with early planning | Approximately two years of full-time study |
| Focus | Applied analysis, upper-level electives, career-ready skills | Core theory, intermediate microeconomics, statistics, calculus, political economy |
| Credential Awarded | Minor designation on your Bachelor's transcript | Associate of Arts Degree in Economics |
| Ideal If You Want To… | Stand out in Business, Arts, or Social Sciences with strong analytical skills | Transfer to a university in BC with 60 credits or continue into a BA program |