Bachelor of Science in Economics

Economics is a versatile major that develops your analytical and quantitative abilities while learning about how the economy functions and how individuals relate to one another. A degree in economics is an excellent way to prepare yourself for a wide range of career options. It offers a unique way of thinking about the world and focuses on critical thinking and quantitative skills. Most of all, economics is fun! Broadly speaking, economics is the study of how individuals and societies choose to employ scarce resources. We as individuals have unlimited wants and have limited resources, even the richest of men and women have a scarcity of time. With this basic principle, we start from the understanding that all decisions have trade Economics is a versatile major that develops your analytical and quantitative abilities while learning about how the economy functions and how individuals relate to one another. A degree in economics is an excellent way to prepare yourself for a wide range of career options. It offers a unique way of thinking about the world and focuses on critical thinking and quantitative skills. Most of all, economics is fun! Broadly speaking, economics is the study of how individuals and societies choose to employ scarce resources. We as individuals have unlimited wants and have limited resources, even the richest of men and women have a scarcity of time. With this basic principle, we start from the understanding that all decisions have tradeoffs, or opportunity costs. It is not simply the study of money, as is sometimes thought. Every decision you make in your everyday life, big or small, is an economic decision. The study of economics offers insights on everything from how much to save this month, how much you should exercise, and who to choose as a mate. Economics is truly everywhere offs, or opportunity costs. It is not simply the study of money, as is sometimes thought. Every decision you make in your everyday life, big or small, is an economic decision. The study of economics offers insights on everything from how much to save this month, how much you should exercise, and who to choose as a mate. Economics is truly everywhere. Mission Guided by the College of Business Administration mission, the undergraduate program creates and disseminates knowledge, fosters rich learning experiences, empowers student achievement, and inspires professional engagement in the global society. Student Learning Outcomes To help achieve our mission, the following undergraduate student learning outcomes have been established: Graduates will have effective written communication skills. Graduates will have effective oral communication skills. Graduates will be able to evaluate and understand ethical issues in business decisions. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to analyze information and apply critical thinking skills. Graduates will be proficient in using the appropriate technology and information resources for their field. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of the field in their concentration or major.