Associate of Arts in Economics

Okanagan College

Immerse yourself in different cultures, new perspectives and timely historical insights. Communicate in new ways and dig up answers to long-standing and emerging questions facing today's world. Develop your critical thinking and research skills with the two-year Associate of Arts Degree, choosing from more than 300 courses in 23 subject areas. the Associate of Arts Degree can be structured by students to reflect emphasis on a particular discipline. Students are advised to verify with the appropriate Department Chair that the specific course offerings will be offered within a two-year cycle if students intend to complete the Associate Degree in two years. Program specializations - Communications, Creative Writing, Crosscultural Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, Geography, History, French, German, Spanish, Philosophy, Philosophy, Political Science and Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Studies in Resistance and Revolution There are arguably more career paths from an Associate of Arts/Bachelor of Arts degree than any other field of study, as critical thinking and creativity applies to almost every career. Arts students go on to meaningful careers in education, law, health, government, social services, publishing, the environment, media, etc.Studying economics gives you a solid academic foundation for future study and helps you to become a more informed decision-maker in both your private and professional life. Join us and develop the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to not only benefit in your own life, but also to tackle some of the world’s most complex questions. The department offers first, second and third-year courses applicable to the Associate of Arts Degree and Bachelor of Business Administration.