Economic forces influence business productivity, efficiency and profit opportunities. Students will examine these economic issues and determine how to use available labor, money and natural resources to increase the production of products and services most desired by the people. The economics program emphasizes the development of analytical thinking and communication skills. Students who desire a liberal arts education should consider economics as a major. As with other liberal arts majors, students are required to take courses from many disciplines, plus intensive study in the major.
Few disciplines can match the academic training provided to economics majors.
Students receive an academic foundation necessary for graduate work and to prepare them for professional careers as economists in business, education or government. In addition, law schools usually rank economics as one of the best majors for those preparing for a law career. Other fields of employment include politics, city planning, banking, management and labor relations. To meet the student's specific academic and career goals, three different economics curricula are offered. Students may select the Bachelor of Arts degree offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Economics or the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in economics, offered through the College of Business Administration.