Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree offers students a well-rounded education, providing essential skills and a solid foundation for further academic pursuits. This comprehensive two-year program, comprising 60 credits (20 courses), is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year Arts degree. It prepares students for a smooth transition into bachelor’s programs at research or teaching universities or serves as a valuable credential for entering the job market. The AA degree, recognized by University Canada West (UCW) and all accredited institutions in British Columbia, ensures easy transferability, provided specific admission criteria are met.
As an Education consultant in Bhutan, we assist students in navigating the process of transferring into a bachelor’s program at UCW or any other university in British Columbia upon completing the AA degree. Alternatively, students can continue their AA studies by completing an additional 30 credits as per provincial guidelines. Graduates of the AA program are equipped with key workplace skills, such as problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and strong communication abilities—critical for success in the job market.
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Career Opportunities
The skills encompass critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication both in written and oral forms, collaborative teamwork, the practical application of theoretical knowledge, research proficiency, logical and scientific reasoning, the ability to analyze, synthesize, and integrate information, and enhanced reading comprehension.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving proficiency
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Capacity to collaborate effectively in team settings
- Application of theoretical knowledge into practical contexts
- Research capabilities and evaluative aptitude
- Logical and scientific reasoning abilities
- Proficiency in analyzing, synthesizing, and integrating information
- Enhanced reading comprehension skills
Program Structure
REQUIRED ENGLISH (2 COURSES)
Academic Writing
Critical Analysis and Writing
SCIENCE (3 COURSES)
Choice of one Quantitative Science course
– Business Mathematics
– Pre-Calculus
Choice of one Lab Science course
– Physical Geography
– Introductory Physics
Choice of one additional Science course
– Modern Biology
– Introduction to Ecology or a Lab Science or
Quantitative Science course listed above
FIRST YEAR ARTS (6 COURSES)
Choice of two Humanities courses
– Mass Media & Society
– Current Issues in Communication and Media
– Moral Philosophy
Choice of two Social Sciences courses
– Principles of Microeconomics
– Principles of Macroeconomics
– Economics for Business
– Introduction to Social Justice: Theories of Social Justice
– Social Justice in the Global North
– Introduction to Psychology: Biological and Cognitive
– Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Personality, Social & Clinical
– Politics and Government
– Introduction to Criminal Justice
– Sociology
– Introduction to Anthropology
Choice of two additional first year Arts courses
– Any two first year Arts courses from Humanities or Social Science
ELECTIVES (3 COURSES)
Choice of:
– Accounting Principles
– Computerized Accounting Practices I-Sage 50
– Computerized Accounting Practices II- QuickBooks
– Fundamentals of Taxation
– Marketing Management
– Service Marketing
– Digital Marketing Strategy
– Marketing Research
– Introduction to Business
– Business Environment
– Organizational Behavior
– Management Information Systems
– Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
– Operations Management
– Tourism Management
– Service Marketing
– Business Communications
Scholarships
- 17,400 CAD -Nu. 10,78,800/- For BCoM & BABC
- AA & MBA Scholarship depends on IELTS (No bnd less than 6.5) & Grade xii/Degree precenrage ( 70% & Above)
Course Intakes
- January
- April
- July
- September
Language Test Requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 with 6 in writing
- PTE: 61 with 60 in writing
- TOEFL: 88 with 20 in writing