BA in Economics
Contact:
Dr. Jane MacNeil
Chairperson
Program Information:
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Department Information:
For more information about the Economics program, visit the Economics Department, in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.
Two-Year University Transfer Program
RDC offers the first two years of these degree programs:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage. Click on Planning Guides.
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.
The Program
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 analyse 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.
Admission Requirements
Math 30 (Pure) is essential for success in pursuing a B.A. major in Economics. If you do not have Math 30 (Pure), you may pursue the equivalent course during your first year at RDC. For further information, see an Academic Advisor.
University of Alberta
Credits below = U of A credits. RDC credits may differ from U of A credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Refer to the University of Alberta Program Requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.
Suggested Pattern Year 1
Suggested Pattern Year 2
- ECON 381 (3 credits)
- Sr ECON (6 credits)
- STAT 251 (3 credits)
- Basic Requirement (6 credits)
- Open Option (12 credits)
University of Calgary
Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Refer to the University of Calgary Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.
Suggested Year 1 Pattern
Suggested Year 2 Pattern
- ECON 381 (3 credits)
- Sr ECON (15 credits)
- Open Option (18 credits)
University of Lethbridge
Credits below = U of L credits. RDC credits may differ from U of L credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Refer to the University of Lethbridge Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.
Suggested Year 1 Pattern
Suggested Year 2 Pattern
- ECON 381 (3 credits)
- Sr ECON (6 credits)
- BUS 307 (3 credits)
- Open Options or GLER (18 credits)