Economics courses

About Economics And Commerce Pre-major in College of the Rockies

Starting your Economics or Commerce education at the College can help you save thousands of dollars in tuition over what you’d pay at university and, with our small class sizes, you’ll receive personalized attention that can help you succeed.  In fact, students who started their education at College of the Rockies completed university with an overall higher grade-point-average (GPA) than did their counterparts at most other BC colleges and universities.

This foundation helps develop a deep understanding of people in society and of the cultural, political, economic, and institutional impact of their decisions. Students who complete all the requirements of this pathway will earn a College of the Rockies Associate of Arts degree.

Have plans to go to university? Our Dual Admission agreements with University of Lethbridge and University of Victoria get you started on the right foot at the College before you transfer into your guaranteed seat at either ULeth or UVIC.

Why Consider an Economics or Commerce Career?

• The annual provincial median salary for economists is $79,691.00
• A wide-range of career opportunities are open for you.
• There is potential for advancement within the field.

General Requirements:

• 60 semester credits of first and second year courses. These must include a minimum of 18 credits in Arts at the second year level taken in two or more subject areas.
• Please see official program outline for required courses and electives.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 50% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:  Overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: iBT 80
• PTE: 50 (minimum 49 in each component)

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