Economics, Associate of Arts Degree

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This two-year, 20-course program will give you a head start in economics, statistics, science and English, as well as your choice of electives to round out your education.

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Two years at Camosun can prepare you for a career or further university studies in economics.

This two-year, 20-course program will give you a head start in economics, statistics, science and English, as well as your choice of electives to round out your education.

As a graduate, you can choose to continue your studies, or you could find employment in academia, in a bank, within government, business, international development or research organizations.

An associate degree is a two-year academic program made up of 20 university-level courses. It is a stand-alone provincial credential you can list on your resume, as well as a good option to consider if you plan to continue your education to complete a university degree.

The Associate Degree program provides some flexibility with course choices and scheduling, you can study full-time or part-time, and potentially year round.

Camosun's academic advisors are available to help you understand how to choose the right courses to meet your educational goals. With this assistance, you will be able to make informed choices to ensure the courses you select will be usable for the university program you'd like to pursue.

This two?year program enables students with interest in the field of economics to complete four (4) core courses in economics at the introductory and intermediate levels and three (3) specialized courses in economics and statistics along with a range of courses in arts and science. 

The Associate of Arts Degree in Economics allows students to develop theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to investigate economic decision?making, macroeconomic performance, or government economic policy.

Associate Degree students have opportunities to develop and enhance the skills essential for academic success at an advanced level. Students are exposed to concepts, theories, and modes of inquiry in the arts and sciences. The program also encourages students to entertain a variety of viewpoints and develop social awareness within a global context. 

 

Career/Academic Advancement Opportunities:

Graduates of the program may choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Economics at Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria, or another university. Other graduates may choose to pursue a business degree at a univeristy or at Camosun College.

Employment opportunities for graduates include entry level positions involving economic analysis with the provincial government or private business, entry level positions in management, or retail finance.

 

What You'll Learn:

  • In the Associate of Arts Degree in Economics you'll learn to apply economic theories to analyze market changes, consumer choices, competition, business cycles, and the effects of trade. 
  • You will gain exposure to banking and financial markets, managerial economics, and quantitative methods. The analytical skills you develop in this program are useful in a career in economics or business, and in your personal decision-making.
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