Academic Accelerator Program - Bachelor of Science - Economics

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a two-semester program designed specifically for students who are ready to succeed in immersive English-speaking classrooms, while includes the benefit of English-language and student support to help them thrive. The program curriculum offers a balance of university-wide and AAP-exclusive courses, with English-language course supplements that equip them with the practical, subject-specific vocabulary and skills they need to excel in their coursework.

The mission of the Bachelor of Science - Economics program is to give students a broad background and knowledge of domestic and international economic systems that are essential for people in today’s competitive global economy. To this end, two Economics majors are offered. The program includes extensive coursework in mathematics as well as economics in preparation for graduate study in economics and careers requiring strong quantitative skills. The program is offered for students who want an extensive background in economics in preparation for careers in business or government as well as for those pursuing advanced study in law or business.

A minor in Economics is also offered for students with other majors who need less extensive knowledge of economics. Regardless of the chosen degree, graduates can apply economic theory to problems relating to market structures, resource markets, employment, and fiscal and monetary policies. Students expecting to go into a business field are encouraged to take courses in accounting and may want to consider the general business minor or the minor in analytical finance offered by the School of Business Administration.