Program Description

What You Will Learn

Students of the Associate of Arts (Business and Psychology) Degree program will gain multi-disciplinary knowledge in the faculties of arts, humanities, and social science, and develop their critical thinking and research skills. The program also includes a customizable joint concentration in business and psychology, which allows students to explore different areas of study in business, including micro/macro economics, labour and managerial economics, banking and finance, accounting, marketing, in conjunction with studies in psychology, including developmental, behavioural, social, and abnormal psychology. Students will learn about the foundations of human behaviour and thinking which impact business decisions, marketing, employment, etc.

Program Structure

The Associate of Arts (Business and Psychology) Degree is a foundational degree consisting of 60 credits in total, typically completed over a two-year period. Program requirements include a range of breadth requirements, as well as 12 credits in economics, 18 credits in psychology, and 9 credits in commerce.

What You Can Do After Graduation

Transfer to 2nd/3rd Year at a University

An Associate of Arts (Business and Psychology) Degree may be transferrable to the third year of a four-year bachelor’s degree program at a university.

Some BC universities also admit Associate Degree graduates at a reduced GPA requirement. For more information on the option of transferring to a university upon completion of an Associate of Arts (Business and Psychology) Degree, please consult the BC Transfer Guide or see an Academic Advisor.

Enter the Workforce

International students completing the Associate of Arts (Business and Psychology) Degree program at Alexander College are also eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.