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Associate of Arts - Economics

Columbia College

Vancouver campus — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 18,300
Application Fee
CAD 200
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Associate of Arts Degree in Economics allows students to build a foundation in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics principles. It also prepares students to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a related field. Students will learn about complex real-world questions as well as human behaviour. Students will be able to explore various areas in Economics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, environmental economics, labour economics, as well as money, banking and financial markets. Students in this program complete 20 courses at the first and second year levels, including: Two courses in first year English (one Composition course and one Literature course.) Three courses in Mathematics/Science including at least one course in Mathematics, Computer Science or Statistics and one course in a laboratory Science. Twelve courses, including at least six at the second year level (in at least two different subject areas) in Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. This must include two courses in Social Sciences, two courses in Humanities other than English, and eight additional courses in Arts. Three courses in Arts, Mathematics, Science or other areas. Students in this program complete all the requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree (as specified above) but include among their selected courses: Two courses in first year calculus (either MATH 111 and 112 or MATH 113 and 114.) First year Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (ECON 103 and ECON 105.) A Statistics course (MATH 206 or BUSN 291.) Three courses in Economics at the second year level, including Canadian Microeconomic Policy (ECON 290) and Canadian Macroeconomic Policy (ECON 291.) (Completion of this Degree fulfills the requirements for a Flexible Pre-major in Economics.)
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 18,300
Application fee
CAD 200
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
15 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Vancouver campus

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

438 Terminal Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Established in 1936, Columbia College proudly serves as Canada’s longest established international private college. Columbia College is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast. Students enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Vancouver, one of the most spectacular cities in the world, as well as one of its cleanest and safest. Columbia College is a liberal arts college providing first and second year university transfer courses, Associate Degrees in Arts and Science, a university preparatory foundations program conforming to British Columbia Ministry of Education guidelines...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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