Program at a glance
Credential
Associate Degree
Work experience
Study options
Open to International
Yes
Length
2 years
Invest in yourself!
Two years at 天美传媒 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听continue your studies, or you could find employment听in academia, in a bank, within government, business, international development or research organizations.
What's an associate degree?
An associate degree is a听two-year academic program听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听some flexibility with course choices and scheduling, you can study full-time or part-time, and potentially year round.
天美传媒's academic advisors are available to help you understand how to choose听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听university program you'd like to pursue.
Transfer your credits to university
As a graduate, you can continue towards a degree from many universities:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics at听听or the听
- Bachelor of Commerce degree at the听
- Bachelor of Business Administration at听天美传媒
- Business or Economics programs at other universities
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What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in听.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
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.
Co-operative education option听
Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom!听 When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will have the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied learning classroom to life.
To participate in co-operative education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete
- Eight (8) courses, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (C+), and
- the Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS)听course
Learn more about the Co-op Education program
Admission requirements
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When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
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天美传媒 is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.
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Contact information
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Campus location
Centre for Business and Access building (CBA), room 247
Location link
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International students please contact 天美传媒 International