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Associate of Arts in Economics Irvine Valley College Irvine Valley College, USA

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USD 11904

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 54

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24 months

Duration

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4.5

IELTS

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52

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Economics is a versatile field of study that can lead to careers as an economist, policy analyst, market research analyst,and financial analyst to name a few. The skills and knowledge acquired from studying economics are widely applicable and valued in business, government, and non-profits among others.

Economics is the study of how people make choices when faced with scarcity. Students will learn: 1) The economic problem of scarcity and it’s consequences for decision making by individuals, firms, and society, 2) To evaluate resource allocation and changes within markets and the economy using economic modeling, mathematical and graphical analysis, and 3) Government policy solutions to market failure and the effectiveness of such solutions. The knowledge and skills acquired from an economics degree is useful for positions in management, business, governments, and non-profits, among others. The versatility of an economics degree can lead to a variety of career paths: economist, market research analyst, financial analyst, and public policy analyst to name a few.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

    4.5 IELTS Score
    52 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    41 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    80 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    11904

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 54

    Application Fee
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    15600 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Irvine Valley College offers scholarships through the college's Foundation and generous contributors. Scholarships are typically awarded using a variety of criteria as determined by the scholarship representatives, availability of funds, merit of application, and other distinctions. While the majority of recipients are selected solely through their online application, a few require interviews. The application cycle opens in November and closes in February. Applicants are notified in May if they are selected to receive a scholarship.

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