Red Deer Polytechnic

Economics

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Program Information

School:Red Deer Polytechnic
Degree:Bachelor; University Transfer
Field of Study:Economics, General
Description: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 analyze 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.
URL:Economics at Red Deer Polytechnic
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $16,345
Careers:Securities Agents, Investment Dealers and BrokersFinancial Planners, Investigators, and UnderwritersBanking, Credit and Other Investment ManagersSee More...

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*60 to 100
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Mathematics 
  •  Grade12 English 
  •   Social Studies 
Math 30-1 is essential for success in pursuing a B.A. major in Economics. If you do not have Math 30-1, you may pursue the equivalent course during your first year at RDP. For further information, see an Academic Advisor. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on June 06, 2023