$23,977 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Economics
- The University of Alberta offers a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts for a duration of 4 years requiring at least 42 disciplinary credits.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The Economics program is the study of how society allocates resources in the face of scarcity.
- At Augustana, economics students are introduced to a way of thinking that emphasizes the interdependency.
- Students are invited to explore in depth both economic history and its implications for our understanding of society's organization.
- They evaluate the interaction between the economic approach and alternative ways of thinking about social life.
- Augustana has an average first-year class size of 35, and a student-instructor ratio of 16:1
- The program prepares students for careers in economics and business and is the normal undergraduate preparation for graduate training in economics.
- A major in Economics provides an educational context where students can become well-informed citizens and independent thinkers whose critical judgment is informed by economic literacy and social responsibility alike.
- The department provides undergraduate research opportunities during the semester and over the spring and summer.
- Students at Augustana also have the opportunity to combine their studies with other disciplines in courses including trips to India and China.
- Students are able to work alongside their professors as they explore their own research interests, and/or collaborate with faculty on existing ongoing research projects.
- The University of Alberta's Augustana graduates is capable of engaging life with intellectual confidence and imaginative insight, equipped for leadership and service, and committed to the betterment of their world.
- Job opportunities after BA in Economics are Finance and Budget Analyst, Banker, etc and the average salary is up to 35,007 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $22568 | $22568 | $22568 | $22568 |
| Health Insurance | $97 | $97 | $97 | $97 |
| Books and supply | $1313 | $1313 | $1313 | $1313 |
| Total Fees | $23977 | $23977 | $23977 | $23977 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 115 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a minimum 70% average (with no marks below 50%) in five grade 12 subjects as follows:
- English
- Any three of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Science, Computer Science (Adv, 5 credits), Social Studies, A 30-Level Language other than English.
- An approved fifth grade 12 subject: Any 5-credit subject, or two 3-credit subjects, other than Work Experience or Special Projects.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Complete International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
- Secured a minimum of 70% marks in one of these certificates: All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Indian School Certificate.
- Completed grade 11 and grade 12 with 70% marks.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.