An understanding of economics is essential for all careers in management and to becoming a well-informed citizen and participant in society. The Economics BS program offers courses which serve all majors in the College of Management, and those leading to the two tracks in the economics major.
An understanding of economics is essential for all careers in management and to becoming a well-informed citizen and participant in society. The Economics BS program offers courses which serve all majors in the College of Management, and those leading to the two tracks in the economics major.
The business economics track prepares students for work in the quantitative areas of business: market research, business forecasting, financial analysis, economic modeling and simulation, operations and quantitative decision making.
The more traditional economics track prepares students for graduate study in economics and professional study in law, public administration, business and public policy. Many economics courses may be used to fulfill the university's general education/liberal studies requirements.
Economics describes and analyzes the organization and operation of an economic system. While much can be learned from the economic systems of other countries, most courses taught in the Economics BS degree program focus on the western market economy.
Economics BS degree student outcomes
After completing Economics BS degree coursework, graduates will be able to:
Prep for a career in business management
Transfer Pathway
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