Economics
General InformationThe Economics major equips students with the necessary skills to understand economic developments within our industrialized society. As globalization and politics continue to increase the complexity of nearly every industry in the world economy, there is increasing demand for professionals with both quantitative and communication skills to analyze and forecast business and economic trends.
Required Courses
Department of Business Administration
Career Opportunities
Many economists specialize in a particular area of economics, although general knowledge of basic economic principles is essential.
- Microeconomists
- Industrial Economists or Organizational Economists
- Macroeconomists
- Monetary Economists or Financial Economists
- International Economists
- Labor Economists or Demographic
- Public Finance Economists
- Econometricians
Many economists apply these areas of economics to health, education, agriculture, urban and regional economics, law, history, energy, the environment, or other issues.
Objectives
The Economics major provides the knowledge and develops the skills needed to attain decision-making positions within government, academia, the financial sectors, and industry. It also serves as a strong foundation for graduate studies.