About the course

The Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree is a foundational degree consisting of 60 credits in total, typically completed over a two-year period. The credits must include a minimum of 36 credits in arts, including at least 18 credits in first- and second-year economics. Upon completion of the Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree program, students may choose to enter the workforce or continue their undergraduate studies. Students within the Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree program will gain multi-disciplinary knowledge in the areas of theoretical and applied economics, as well as competitive behavior, economic policy, and the global economy. Students will acquire the tools to be able to analyze the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Vancouver
Winter (January), 2024	Burnaby
Fall (September), 2024	Vancouver
Fall (September), 2024	Burnaby
Winter (January), 2025	Vancouver
Winter (January), 2025	Burnaby
Summer (May), 2025	Vancouver
Summer (May), 2025	Burnaby
Summer (July), 2025	Vancouver
Summer (July), 2025	Burnaby
Fall (September), 2025	Vancouver
Fall (September), 2025	Burnaby
Winter (January), 2026	Vancouver
Winter (January), 2026	Burnaby
Summer (May), 2026	Vancouver
Summer (May), 2026	Burnaby
Summer (July), 2026	Vancouver
Summer (July), 2026	Burnaby

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Alexander College

Applicants that have graduated from high school and provided a full academic history, with an application GPA of 1.50 or greater, may be admitted in the category of Regular Admission. Minimum age of 16 years, as of the first day of classes.

　　Entry from Grade 12: BC secondary program (Grade 12) or equivalent, the A.B.E. (Adult Basic Education) Program, or G.E.D. (General Educational Development) Testing Program, or mature student status, BC ENGL 12 with a minimum grade of B , or equivalent.

　　IELTS: 6.0 and writing > 6.0, PBT TOEFL: 550 and Essay Rating 4.0, CBT TOEFL: 213 and Essay Rating 4.0, IBT TOEFL: 80 overall, and 19 in reading, 19 in writing, 18 in listening,18 in speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Alexander College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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