Bachelor of Arts in Economics Major

The objective of the Economics major is to provide students with the analytical tools that enable them to think for themselves, not only about economics but also about the world around them. Courses range from the traditional, such as Money and Banking or American Economic History, to the analytical, such as Microeconomics or Macroeconomics. Some courses feature hands-on experience with both microcomputers and the University’s mainframe computer. The Senior Seminar provides experience in supervised research and delivery of an oral presentation. Career Opportunities Employment opportunities are available in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Typical employment might be in banking, with public sector agencies such as a board of health, with the federal government, as a stockbroker, in secondary level teaching, or in private sector management. Students with just one year of graduate training may enter Federal Civil Service at the GS 7 or GS 9 level. Graduates are well positioned for graduate work in economics, law, business, and public administration. Those pursuing graduate work in economics can expect to find teaching positions at colleges and universities. Program Objectives To provide a thorough understanding of economic theory. To apply economic theory to the analysis of a variety of social, political, and business issues. To develop students’ ability to think creatively and independently about a variety of social, political, and business issues. To apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to developing solutions to problems at the level of an individual decision making unit like a business firm or a nonprofit organization. To apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to developing solutions to problems at the level of the nation or the world.