Economics

Major/Minor

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Economics draws upon history, philosophy, mathematics, and other traditional areas of inquiry to solve the many problems related to the issue of how best to use limited resources. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business program in economics find work in occupations including: cost analysis, bank lending, stock and bond trading, general management, governmental positions, regional planning, and program cost effectiveness.

• Business economics majors work with a faculty advisor to design a course of study based on the student's interests.
  
• Electives are offered in the following areas: labor economics and labor relations, international economics, quantitative skills in economics and business, monetary economics, managerial economics, public sector and social issues, and regional development.
  
• Economics is recognized as one of the most preferred majors for preparing for law school and for the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program.

Fast Facts:

Average starting salary of professionals with a bachelor's degree in a business-related field: Accounting $36,919; Business Administration/Management $35,991; Economics/Finance $37,502; MIS $43,657; Marketing $33,141. (Source: Salary Survey Summer 2000 The National Association of Colleges and Employers)