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| | Political Economy Concentration | | |
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| School | Athabasca University | | |
| Location | Athabasca, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 7,800
Full-time Graduate: 1,003 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
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| Length | 3 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 60% | | |
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| Cost | | Provincial: | $6,670 | | National: | $7,940 |
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| Description | Political Economy most commonly refers to interdisciplinary studies drawing upon economics, political science, law, history, sociology, and other disciplines in explaining the crucial role of political factors in determining economic outcomes.
As a result of completing this program, students should be able to: exhibit generalist and specialist knowledge of the theories of political economy; critically assess challenges that are transforming the public and corporate sectors as well as civil society; exhibit a working knowledge of local and global political and economic practices, policies and institutions; demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics and needs of a globalized and increasingly knowledge-based society and marketplace; compete successfully and confidently in world-class businesses; use effective leadership skills in government, the private sector or voluntary sector; demonstrate a developed knowledge base and acquired skills. | | |
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