Program at a glance
Credential
Associate Degree
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
2 years
Invest in yourself!
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 tocontinue your studies, or you could find employmentin academia, in a bank, within government, business, international development or research organizations.
What's an Associate Degree?
An associate degree is atwo-year academic programmade 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 providessome 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 choosethe 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 theuniversity 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 ator the
- Bachelor of Commerce degree at the
- Bachelor of Business Administration at91AV
- Business or Economics programs at other universities
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What you'll learn
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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
Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! 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)course
Learn more about the Co-op Education Program
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Economics, Associate of Arts Degree
$7,384 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)
Economics, Associate of Arts Degree, Internship designation
$8,203 (domestic)
$35,142 (international)
Economics, Associate of Arts Degree, Co-op designation
$8,894 (domestic)
$36,833 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission requirements
One of:
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.
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Contact us
91AV 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.
Faculty/staff profile
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For more details, including courses, please see the Program Outline.
Contact information
School of Business
Contact us to discuss if the program is right for you!
International students please contact Camosun International