Overview

What You Will Learn

Students within the Associate of Arts (Economics) Degree program at Alexander College 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.

Develop Your Academic Skills

Our Associate of Arts Economics Degree Program will enhance skills as well as provide experiences and aptitudes in the following areas:

Ability to use analytical tools to interpret business data
Knowledge of economic theory and its applications
Knowledge of micro and macroeconomic policy issues
Understanding of government policy pertaining to markets

Programme Structure

Program structure:

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.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-29 00:00:00

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Applications are normally accepted until programs are full.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada
Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Economics Liberal Arts View 141 other Bachelors in Economics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

GMAT

570

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of Secondary Education (12 years, or equivalent) or mature student status, or post-secondary transfer.

Aged at least 16+ years of age.

All programs require evidence of English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

8550 CAD / year

≈ 8550 CAD / year

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What You Will Learn

Develop Your Academic Skills

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Burnaby

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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