Bachelor of Arts in Economics 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of the Fraser Valley |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

10,584 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

An astounding number of famous business people and political figures have degrees in economics.
It is not surprising: the analytical and communications skills you acquire as an Economics student are highly valued by employers and can propel any career forward.
UFV's Economics program gives you the option to complete a major or minor as part of a Bachelor of Arts.
Not only does the program allow you to develop a firm grounding in modern economic theory and sound knowledge of finance and accounting, but it also helps you hone your capacity for independent thought and deepen your problem-solving and computer skills.
By working on real economic problems using real-world data sets, you learn to collect, download and process data; check data quality and consistency; use statistical software to understand and analyze data; and present research results compellingly.
Small class sizes allow for strong interaction with faculty, who are active in research. To further enhance your learning, you also have the option to participate in Co-operative Education, which allows you to combine academic studies with supervised, paid work experience in a career-related field.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

An astounding number of famous business people and political figures have degrees in economics.
It is not surprising: the analytical and communications skills you acquire as an Economics student are highly valued by employers and can propel any career forward.
UFV's Economics program gives you the option to complete a major or minor as part of a Bachelor of Arts.
Not only does the program allow you to develop a firm grounding in modern economic theory and sound knowledge of finance and accounting, but it also helps you hone your capacity for independent thought and deepen your problem-solving and computer skills.
By working on real economic problems using real-world data sets, you learn to collect, download and process data; check data quality and consistency; use statistical software to understand and analyze data; and present research results compellingly.
Small class sizes allow for strong interaction with faculty, who are active in research. To further enhance your learning, you also have the option to participate in Co-operative Education, which allows you to combine academic studies with supervised, paid work experience in a career-related field.

Admission requirements

6.5+
88+
61+

The entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree will apply to the Economics program.

View the  Bachelor of Arts entrance requirements  on the UFV Academic Calendar.

Applicants must have completed the equivalent of Canadian Grade 12 (Form Six or five O-levels plus at least two A-levels) and specific program entrance requirements for admission into any career, technical, or academic program. For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,960 CAD
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International Students

10,584 CAD
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