About
The study of economics is the study of how people use their resources. Economists consider a wide range of factors in their teaching and research; among them labor, land, investment, money, income, taxes, interests, government spending, and individual and collective choices. The Arts and Sciences degree in economics gives you the opportunity to build a plan of study based on courses from the Department of Economics and Legal Studies in the Spears School of Business combined with courses from the traditional liberal arts curriculum in social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. This degree draws upon mathematical and statistical reasoning to offer you a solid foundation in quantitative analysis while examining economic questions from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Courses to expect for this major include Econ of Social Issues, Money and Banking, The Economics of Sports and Economic Development.
Career Options
With a degree in Economics, you can be prepared for entry into professional schools (business, law, medicine) graduate programs, or entry-level positions in the private, government, and non-profit sectors. Our graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields:
- Financial Advisor
- Human Resource Officer
- Diplomat
- Stockbroker
- Professor
- Actuary
- Economic Developer
- Government Economist
- Politician
- Marketing Analyst
- Business Manager
- Military Officer
- Business Consultant
- Account Manager
Finish in Four
The Finish in Four plans are designed to assist you in an eight semester plan guiding you to graduate within four years. You may use this as a guide to plan your undergraduate education, but you should adjust it to fit your personal goals.
Some departments offer Departmental Level scholarships for students whose major is housed within that specific department.
Learn more about the program
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