An Associate Degree is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year university degree. Universities in British Columbia will guarantee 60 transfer credits to holders of an Associate Degree.
Students must meet the grade point average (GPA) established by each university for admission. Upon completion, students qualify to apply for a post-graduate work permit in Canada.
Program Overview
- The Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics provides students with knowledge of the study of quantity, structure, space, and change. It also prepares students to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field.
- Mathematics is a diverse discipline that deals with data, measurement, inference, deduction, observation, and proof.
- Students will acquire knowledge of revealing and explaining patterns from analyzing fluctuations of the stock market to impulses of the human nervous system.
Skills Gained
- Numeracy and analytical skills that will transfer to almost any career or educational path.
- Logical reasoning and abstract thinking skills that will assist in analyzing ‘real-world’ issues.
- Knowledge of a broad range of mathematical fields and methods.
- Ability to construct and evaluate arguments with scientific and quantitative components.
Accelerated Associate Degree: Tri-mester system
- Students benefit from the tri-mester system with intakes in January, May, and September. This means students can take more courses over a 12-month period and can complete an Associate Degree in 16 months or two years.
- Students take a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 courses per semester.
- Students who do not wish to accelerate can complete an Associate Degree in 2 years.
Program Curriculum Framework
Must include: All requirements of an Associate of Arts Degree
20 courses (minimum 60 credits) of 1st & 2nd year courses, to include at least 6 courses (minimum 18 credits) in Arts at the 2nd year level, taken in two or more subject areas.
1st Year Courses
| MATH 113 Calculus I |
| MATH 114 Calculus II |
| MATH 120 Discrete Mathematics I |
| CSCI 120 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I |
| CSCI 125 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming II |
Three 2nd Year Courses:
| MATH 213 Calculus III |
| MATH 225 Analysis I |
| MATH 252 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations |
Career Possibilities
Approximately 748,500 job openings in British Columbia within the next 10 years will require some forms of post-secondary education
(British Columbia Labour Market Report Outlook: 2023 Edition, p. 4)
#1 in Canada, B.C. has the highest salary increase for 2023 for all industries compared to all over provinces.
(www.hrreporter.com)
Who Should Apply?
Students Who:
- Enjoy utilizing their analytical and reasoning abilities.
- Wish to develop excellent critical thinking skills.
- Have a strong interest in finding solutions to problems.