Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Political Economy
Regulations effective Sep. 1, 2024.
The Political Economy Minor at Athabasca University is designed for both beginning students and professionals to understand and engage with Canadian and global political and economic issues. The course selection provides students the opportunity to develop a greater appreciation and understanding of diverse polities, economies, cultures, and regions of the world. Additionally, it offers to professionals the retooling skills and the academic credential necessary for successful employment in an era of globalization.
Minor (30 credits, of which at least 15 must be in senior courses)
Core courses
(12 credits)
Focus areas
(12 credits in one of the two Political Economy focus areas):
- Focus area 1: Global Political Economy
- Focus area 2: Canadian Political Economy
Focus area 1: Global Political Economy
Focus area 2: Canadian Political Economy
Electives
(6 credits from any of the following Political Economy designated courses)
Information effective Sep. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025.
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Updated July 11, 2024 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)