- 2 years at RDC
- 2 years at most universities
For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.
Economics studies how households, businesses and governments make choices about how to allocate scarce resources in order 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 in selected fields such as money and banking, labour economics, international economics, sports economics, development economics, and industrial organization.
The below schedule is a general pattern that transfers to the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Suggested Pattern Year 1
- ECON 201 & ECON 202 (6 credits)
- ENGL 219 & ENGL 220 (6 credits)
- MATH 202 or 203 (3 credits)
- Open Options (12 credits)
- Science Option (3 credits)
Suggested Pattern Year 2
Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.
Visit RDC’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.
RDC offers the first two years of the Bachelor of Arts program. For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides.
Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.
Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.
Math 30-1 is essential for success in pursuing a B.A. major in Economics. If you do not have Math 30-1, you may pursue the equivalent course during your first year at RDC. For further information, see an Academic Advisor.
The following careers are open to graduates with a BA in Economics. Some may require additional training or certification in the specific field:
- 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
Many BA graduates pursue further degrees in professional fields (such as law or business administration) or graduate degrees in Economics (MA or PhD degree). The following careers are open to graduates with such degrees:
- Professor
- Research Economist
- Lawyer
- Accountant
- Business Administrator
- Regional/Urban Planner
B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership, motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.