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University Transfer: Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Credential

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

- 2 years at RDP
- 2 years at most universities

Location

-Main Campus

The Program

For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click .

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.

Program Content

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 RDP’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.

University Transfer Program

RDP offers the first two years of the Bachelor of Arts program. For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides.

Transfer Features

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.

Program Cost Estimates

Admission Requirements

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 RDP. For further information, see an Academic Advisor.

Related Careers

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.