Economics
The Economics Department offers first- and second-year university transfer courses. We offer courses in the principles of economics, economics history, economic policy, environmental economics, money and banking, managerial economics and the Canadian economy. Courses are taught by classroom lecture and discussion with student presentations often required. The objective of our courses is to provide a sound understanding of market-based economies along with the policy role assumed by government.
Department Website
For an overview of this program, including faculty listings and frequently asked questions plus other resources, visit the departmental website.
Career/Further Educational Opportunities
All economics courses offered at Douglas College transfer to the major universities in British Columbia.
Location
Economics courses are offered at both the New Westminster and David Lam campuses in the Fall, Winter and Summer semesters.
Intake Dates/Application Deadline
**Application deadlines may be extended.
See Application Deadlines.
Prerequisite Compliance
Students who are requesting transfer credit from other institutions or submitting high school transcripts from outside of BC to satisfy prerequisite compliance are required to apply and submit those documents no later than three months in advance of the intake.
Credentials
Associate of Arts Degree (Specialty in Economics)
For students interested in the dynamics of the global economy, decision-making in the world of business and politics and the rationale behind government policies affecting the environment, international trade and public projects, this Associate of Arts degree is a valuable and interesting choice. This two-year Associate degree with a specialty in Economics allows for:
- complete and favourable transfer of up to two years university credit towards a Bachelor of Arts degree major in Economics,
- transfer of two years credit towards the Bachelor of Business Administration degree at SFU,
- a recognized distinction for management and employment opportunities in business, public administration, government and non-government agencies and,
- a creative package of skills for understanding and appreciating the affairs and events of the world.
Career:
Banking, Public Service, Policy Analyst, Government Employee, Manager, Broker etc.
Program Content:
Associate of Arts (Specialty in Economics) DegreeStudents must complete the general Associate of Arts requirements (see calendar), and include ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics, ECON 1250 Principles of Macroeconomics, ECON 2350 Managerial Economics and at least three second-year university transferable economics courses to acquire the “Specialty in Economic” designation.
These include such courses as:
ECON 2280 Introduction to Labour Economics
ECON 2408 Money and Banking
ECON 2460 Environmental Economics
ECON 2490 Canadian Microeconomic Policy
ECON 2491 Canadian Macroeconomic Policy
ECON 3101 Introduction to Public Administration
ECON 3300 International Trade Issues
ECON 3450 Intermediate Macroeconomics etc.
University Transfer Program Requirements
Students can transfer the credits from the Associate of Arts degree to satisfy all of the lower division requirements of the SFU Bachelor of Arts (Major in Economics) degree, and many of the lower division requirements of the SFU Bachelor of Business Administration, UBC Bachelor of Arts (Major in Economics), UBC Bachelor of Commerce, and other degree programs. Students will be selected competitively based on the university grade-point admission average. Consult Academic Advisors for details.
Specific SFU Bachelor of Arts (Major in Economics) Requirements:
For students planning to transfer their Douglas College Associate of Arts credits to SFU to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (major or minor), the following plan of study detailed below is the best route to ensure the satisfaction of all lower level (first two years) undergraduate program requirements. Students choosing to pursue a BA in Economics at SFU through the Associate of Arts degree option are also eligible to apply for the new dual or joint admission status under the agreement between SFU and Douglas College.
Specific SFU Bachelor of Business Administration Requirements:
If students follow the specific plan of study as detailed below, they can transfer their Associate of Arts (Specialty in Economics) degree credits to SFU to pursue the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program for entry at the third-year level. However, students must choose (1) ACCT 1210 or ACCT 1235 Financial Accounting and (2) CSIS 2200 Systems Analysis and Design as their two first-year electives to ensure that the Associate of Arts (Economics) degree satisfies the requirement of the nine specific lower division CORE courses of the SFU BBA degree program: 1) ENGL 1130, 2) ENGL or PHIL, 3) MATH 1120 or 1125, 4) ECON 1150, 5) ECON 1250, 6) ACCT 1210 or 1235, 7) SOSC 2140, 8) BUSN 2429 and 9) CSIS 2200.
This is a safe and creative option for transfer students interested in SFU degrees because, in addition to the BBA requirements, students will have met the SFU lower-level requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Economics Major) and Economics Minor program.
Program Content:
Associate of Arts (Specialty in Economics) Degree
Semester 1:
| MATH 1125 | Calculus for Social Sciences | |
| or MATH 1120 | Calculus | |
| ENGL 1130 | Academic Writing | |
| ECON 1150 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| One of: | HIST or POLI | |
| Elective | ||
Semester 2:
| ECON 1250 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| PSYC | ||
| One of: | Lab Science (BIOL, CHEM or PHYS etc.) | |
| One of: | (Group Requirement List) | |
| ECON 1103 | Globalization and the World Economy | |
| ECON 1125 | Introduction to Economic Thought | |
| ECON 1111 | Canadian Economic History | |
| ECON 1210 | Economic History II | |
| ECON 2418 | History of Economic Thought | |
| Elective |
Semester 3:
| Two of: | 2nd Year ECON, 2280, 2408, 2460, 2490 or 2491 | |
| BUSN 2429 | Business Statistics I | |
| ENGL | ||
| Humanities |
Semester 4:
| ECON 2350 | Managerial Economics | |
| Social Sciences SOSC 2140 recommended | ||
| One of: | ECON 2280, 2408, 2460, 2490, 2491 | |
| Elective | 2nd Year Arts | |
| Elective | 2nd Year Arts if SOSC 2140 not previously taken |
Notes:
Students must choose their courses carefully to ensure that they meet all prerequisites and all Associate of Arts requirements. MATH 1125 Calculus for Social Sciences satisfies the science elective requirement and is required in all Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degrees. All courses must be university transferable.
* Elective: SOSC 2140 may be taken at this time to help meet later requirements. It is recommended that CSIS 1110 be included as a prerequisite for BUSN 2429. A general checklist of courses specifying an Associate of Arts degree is available through the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration or the Registrar’s Office. For a plan of study that best suits your goals, please consult with Academic Advisors and the Economics faculty. Please check the specific course prerequisites in the online calendar.
For transfer to Douglas College BBA
Students who have completed the Associate of Arts degree can apply to complete their BBA
degree at Douglas College. The new BBA has majors in either Accounting or Financial Services
and Administration. Please choose electives carefully to satisfy “bridging” requirements.