University of Texas At Arlington

Economics studies the behavior of people and firms in making decisions about the allocation of scarce resources and examines the structure of the economy as a whole. Economists may research energy costs, inflation, interest rates, trade, and employment to monitor and forecast economic trends.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The AACSB-accredited 120 credit-hour degree programs include 15-24 hours of economics built around the core business curriculum. Economics undergraduate courses include:

• Money and Banking
• Sports Economics and Business
• Economics of Public Policies
• Environmental Economics
• Games and Decision-Making
• International Trade
• Monetary and Fiscal Policy
• Economic Forecasting

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The six main career paths for economics graduates are government, marketing, human resources, banking, finance, or investment. Some of the typical career paths are:

• Actuarial Analyst
• Credit/Industry/Litigation/Population Analyst
• Financial Economist
• Government/Health Care Administrator
• Labor Economist
• Securities Trader
• Urban/Regional Planner
• Wage and Salary Administrator

DEGREE OPTIONS

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics

This option allows for 15 advanced hours in economics and the inclusion of a double major with another business area of study. Blending the BBA in economics with the BBA in finance is a current demand area in the marketplace. There is also the opportunity to include one of the various business certificate programs.

BS - Bachelor of Science in Economics

The BS in economics incorporates an intense focus on economics and data analytics with 24 hours of advanced economics courses in the 120-hour program.