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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Economics

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Economics

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $18,984 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-May-2024 2024-05-01
Winter-January 01-September-2023 2023-09-01

Overview

Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Economics

Access a broad university experience and the opportunity to specialize in the flexible program at Thompson Rivers University

Use the power of game theory, financial tools and research to start a career with influence and join an occupation needed by every industry.

By using different economic tools, you’ll learn to see trends and patterns that can be turned into opportunities. 

Turn those discoveries into forecasts and recommendations that can help organizations make money, save money, move forward and even change the world.

If you enjoy math or have strong math skills, you may be particularly well suited to the study of economics. This specialization involves the analysis and interpretation of data on a regional, national and international level.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$22,893

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $3,909
Tuition 1 person $18,984

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Secondary School Completion
  • English Language Requirements
  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

58
55
listening
55
writing
55
speaking
55
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

DUOLINGO: 125+

TRU PlacementTOEFLIELTSDUOLINGO*

Direct entry into Level 5 ESL

(2 EAP courses and 3 Academic courses) 

80+6.0+ with no band below 5.5115+

Direct entry into Level 4 ESL

(4 EAP courses and 1 Academic course) 

71+5.5+ with no band below 5.0100+
Direct entry into Level 3 ESL61+5.0+90+

TRU is currently accepting Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements and is applicable to applications received before August 31, 2022.


Academic background and requirement

  • Grade 12 or mature student status
  • Foundations Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12 with minimum C+ (or equivalent)
  • English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)

If you don’t meet the requirements:

High school graduates can apply and be admitted to this program while upgrading at TRU.

Mature students without a high school diploma (or equivalent) can work towards completing their BC High School Graduation Diploma while in this program through TRU courses.

Students who do not qualify for mature student status can apply for the TRU University Preparation program to complete their BC High School Graduation Diploma.

Career opportunities

  • Economist
  • Financial Risk Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Business Consultant
  • Financial Consultant
  • Investment Analyst

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