All degree programs in the Department of Economics are open enrollment. However, special limitations apply for teaching majors. The Discipline Economics examines how societies choose to allocate scarce resources among competing uses. Those in business forecast and analyze various aspects of the economy or of particular markets and most often work for banks, insurance companies, large manufacturing firms, brokerage firms, and business or economic consulting firms.
Academic economists teach and conduct research at colleges and universities.
In the latter two areas, those with BAs typically gather and analyze data and provide research support under the direction of professional staff economists. Many undergraduates pursue business careers, including those of finance, marketing, sales, and production. General Education Requirements Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements. For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule. 40.0 Residency 30.0 Hours needed to graduate 120.0 Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.