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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $16,738 CAD

  • Application fee

    $150 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-May-2023 2023-05-01
Winter-January 15-October-2023 2023-10-15
Spring-May 31-January-2024 2024-01-31

Overview

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

The objective of all programs at Red Deer Polytechnic is to provide you with the basis of a liberal arts education which will allow you to transfer to universities offering a Bachelor of Arts degree program.

Economics studies how households, businesses and governments decide how to allocate scarce resources to best satisfy individual and social wants. 

The tools of economics can be used to analyze issues as diverse as unemployment, inflation, globalization, discrimination, environmental issues, taxation, health care and professional sports. 

Each year courses are offered in microeconomics and macroeconomics and selected fields such as: 

money and banking, labour economics, international economics, sports economics, development economics, and industrial organization.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$21,258

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,912
Accommodation 1 bed room $4,520
Tuition 1 person $16,738

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

83
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
56
listening
56
writing
56
speaking
56
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • CAEL: 60 with at least 55 on each band score
  • Duolingo English Test: 115
  • Evidence of completion of the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) University Pathway program certificate (Level 3.2 or 3.3) with a minimum grade of 70%.
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Academic background and requirement

A minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

  • ELA 30-1
  • 4 courses from Groups A, B, or C (Social Studies 30-1 and a 30-level Language Other than English highly recommended), with no more than one course from Group B
  • Note: Some universities require Math 30-1 for admission or as a prerequisite for required courses. Transfer students are responsible for learning their programs' specific admission, progression, and prerequisite requirements.

OR

Mature Student

  • You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
  • ELA 30-1
  • Subject from Group A, B, or C

OR

Successful completion of one year of a diploma program and Associate Dean approval.

  • Students should be aware of the following:
  • whether or not Math 30-1 is required for admission or as a prerequisite varies depending on the transfer destination
  • students without Math 30-1 may limit their eligibility to some majors or institutions
  • Math 30-1 is essential for success in pursuing a B.A. major in Economics.

Career opportunities

  • Securities Broker
  • Commodities Broker
  • Financial Manager
  • Insurance Agent
  • Banker
  • Credit Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Researcher
  • Auditor
  • Sales Representative
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Financial Planner
  • Government Policy Analyst
  • Economic Development Officer
  • Professor
  • Research Economist
  • Lawyer
  • Accountant
  • Business Administrator

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