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BUS123

Macroeconomics

VanWest College Single Course Macroeconomics

This course introduces students to the fundamental terminology, concepts and theories of macroeconomics with an emphasis on international dynamics. Course topics include demand, supply, economic growth, inflation, markets and their impacts on international trade and globalization.

Course Details

  • Course ID: BUS123
  • Course Name: Macroeconomics
  • Course Length: 2 months (8 weeks)
  • Offered Location: Vancouver
  • Method: In-person Lecture
  • Start Dates: 2026: March 16, October 26
  • Course Schedule: Monday & Wednesday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM) or Tuesday & Thursday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM)
    * You may have additional or make-up classes on Fridays
  • Credential: Upon the successful completion of this single course, you will receive Macroeconomics Single Course Certificate

Admission Requirement

English Admission Requirement

  • Completion of EAP 300 with a final grade of 75% from VanWest College (Vancouver or Kelowna), or
  • IELTS Academic 6.0+, or
  • TOEFL IBT 79+, or
  • Duolingo 115+, or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): Minimum overall score of 169 or grade “C+”, or
  • EIKEN Pre-1 with a combined score of at least 2600 or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with no single score lower than 59 or with an overall score of 62 and above

Academic Admission Requirement

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12), or
  • General Education Development (GED)

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees
Course Fee (Domestic): $1,000
Course Fee (International): $1,300
Application Fee (Domestic): $150
Application Fee (International): $250
Student Services Fee: $250

*Textbook costs are not included. Textbooks should be purchased by the individual. For the list of required textbooks, please click HERE.

Textbook

  • Textbook: Greenlaw, S.A. and Taylor, T. (2021). Principles of Macroeconomics, OpenStax (B.C. Open Textbook)
  • ISBN: ISBN-10: 1947172395 / ISBN-13: 9781947172395
  • Online Source: Openstax
  • Buy at VanWest: No

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