Study Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Vancouver Island University in Canada, Faculty of Management

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Economics touches every aspect of our lives – from decisions we make as individuals and in our families, to decisions made in the public and business sectors. Economists understand how choices make an impact and can contribute to making better choices.Are you curious about the complexities of business and how economics shapes the world around us A Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at VIU starts with a theoretical groundwork and transitions into a practical analysis of real-world and current policy issues from an economic perspective.Graduates with a Bachelor of Economics go on to pursue rewarding careers as economists, financial planners, data analysts, chartered accountants and more, working in government agencies and private sectors.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Management

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$24,473.10 (US$ 17,591) per year

Application deadline

Expected May 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Nanaimo (Main Campus)

900 Fifth Street,

Nanaimo,

British Columbia,

V9R 5S5, West Coast, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$24,473.10 (US$ 17,591) per year

Application deadline

Expected September 2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Nanaimo (Main Campus)

900 Fifth Street,

Nanaimo,

British Columbia,

V9R 5S5, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of “C” in English 12 for direct entry into an academic programInternational students who have completed high school in English, in a country where English is considered the official language must have a minimum grade equivalent to a grade of “C” in English 12 in British Columbia. graduation from a BC secondary school, or equivalent, with a minimum “C” grade in either English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12;previous degree from a recognized university;visiting student from a college or university (a “Letter of Permission” from the home institution is required);

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.