Associate of Arts (Business and Psychology) Degree

The Associate of Arts degree is a two-year undergraduate program offered by many institutions in the province of British Columbia and beyond. The Associate Degree program is designed to provide broad-based knowledge and experiences which lay a foundation for further undergraduate study. 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.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.