Undecided?
Need help deciding what path is best for you? Don't forget that we are here to help and answer questions. You can always welcome to:
- contact the B.B.A. Advisor;
- attend an Info Session; or
- speak with a TRU School of Business and Economics (SoBE) Academic advisor.
If you have already selected your major, consider combining your Major with a Minor in Economics. If you want a General B.A. then consider selecting as your concentration the Economics Concentration.
Take a look at our Department's First and Second year courses.
You want to keep the door wide open for eventually specializing in economics, these are for you:
ECON 1900 - Microeconomics
This course studies the behaviour of both firms and individuals. We stress the importance of greed in making the world go around efficiently and the implications of altruism. You can learn the theory behind the old adage that everyone has a price — and we will help you to determine what that price might be and why. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of capitalist economies and as such will help in understanding why businesses do the things they do: why there are so many varieties of potato chips; why have Safeway and Overwaitea chosen to locate themselves so close to one another; why do all gas stations have approximately the same price; why do some people choose to J-walk across Summit Drive while others choose the cross-walk at McGill; why Michael Jordan advertises hamburgers?
ECON 1950 - Macroeconomics
So you are not sure whether the government should be attempting to alter the state of the economy. Well this course will help you to come to an informed conclusion about the necessity, the form and timing of government intervention. Did you know that the unemployment rate can fall to very low levels if we all decide to work less hours and stay home. Did you know that public deficits do not really matter if the current generation saves to pay for their higher future tax liability. Did you know that a reduction in the value of our dollar is a normal response to economic misalignments. Are you aware of the power of money and its role in such issues as Canadian unity. If you have puzzled over some of these statements then this course is made for you.
You want a general view of economic issues, then here are your courses:
ECON 1220
This course covers the most elementary economic ideas with the goal of assisting you in understanding the impacts of government policies and major economic swings. For example: what does it mean to me when the Bank of Canada raises the interest rate; why should I care about government debt; why should British Columbian politicians care about the unemployment rate in Newfoundland? With the basic tools that you learn in this course you will become the life of the party at any social engagement you attend as you impress and wow others with your knowledge.
ECON 2430
While crystal balls aren't required accessories for the course, a great part of it is devoted to discover what challenges lie ahead for our nation and how you can position yourself to take advantage of these challenges. We discuss the present economic situation of Canada relative to the rest of the world and based on our findings we are able to determine the most probable positioning of our nation in the future. Sustainable development and the economic solutions to environmental degradation are discussed.
ECON 2600
So you have lived in British Columbia all of your life and you still think that all that exists here are trees! Well allow us to shatter your present beliefs by introducing you to the real B.C. economy. What are the major industries in this province and more importantly which are the ones that are growing? Are natural resources going to remain the back bone of this province? Has our government been managing our economy in an economically sound and environmentally sustainable manner? Come on out and participate in the discovery of your province.