Economics Major
University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics in the Faculty of Arts.
Below is a list of the university’s first and second year course requirements for a Major in Economics. Admission to
the Major or a Combined Major or the Honours program in Economics requires a student to have completed at
least 54 credits including the following courses for the Econ major and selection from the Degree requirements.
For additional degree/program information, refer to UBC Calendar and BC Transfer Guide.**
UBC Required Courses
Douglas College Equivalent**
ECON 101 (3)
ECON 1150 (3)
ECON 102 (3)
ECON 1250 (3)
MATH 104 (3)
MATH 1125 (3)
or
MATH 100 (3)
or
MATH 1120 (3)
MATH 105 (3)
or
MATH 101 (3)
ENGL 112 (3)
(3 credits to satisfy the Writing
component of the Faculty of Arts
Writing and Research
Requirement)
MATH 1225 (3)
or
MATH 1220 (3)
ENGL 1130 (3)
6 Credits from:
1
200 level
or
Two from:
ECON 2280 (3), 2408 (3), 2418
(3), 2490 (3), 2491 (3), 3300 (3),
3450 (3)
N/A
300 level
Douglas College Prerequisites*
Foundations of Math 11 ≥ P or Principles
of Math 11 ≥ P or successful completion
of the Commerce and Business
Readiness Assessment
MATH 1105 or Pre-calculus Math 12 ≥B
or Principles of Math 12 ≥B or approved
equivalent*
MATH 1110 or Pre-calculus Math 12 ≥B
or Principles of Math 12 ≥B or approved
equivalent*
MATH 1125 or approved equivalent*
MATH 1120 or approved equivalent*
English 12 or Literature 12 ≥B or
approved equivalent (see English
Substitutions and Equivalents)
ECON 1150 & ECON 1250
1
Economics courses that do not have 6 credits of principles of economics as a prerequisite, or for which unassigned transfer
credit may have been granted, may not be included in the 42 credits required for the Economics Majors
rd
Please refer to the Economics department website (including the FAQ’s) and Academic Calendar for additional requirements for 3 year
entry into UBC Economics.
* Refer to Douglas College Program and Course Catalogue for current course prerequisites and / or Assessment Services.
**NOTE: This worksheet is not an official transfer table, but rather is a guide to assist students. All effort has been made to ensure accuracy of
the information, HOWEVER, it is student’s responsibility to consult the BC Transfer Guide www.bctransferguide.ca and University Calendar prior
to registering for courses at Douglas College to ensure above information is current and accurate.
Updated:Sept2014/mw