ACCREDITED BY ACBSP
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
	BACHELOR DEGREE IN ECONOMICS
	Economics is the study of how an economy works, both the economy as a whole (macroeconomics) and the individual parts of the economy (microeconomics).  Economics is the "mother science" of most business disciplines, and many of the topics which students study in marketing, finance, management and accounting are based on economic concepts.

CAREERS IN ECONOMICS

Professional economists work primarily in 3 areas:

1. BUSINESS ECONOMISTS:
   develop sales and economic forecasts, and perform market trend analysis and cost analysis; they also provide planning services and economic consulting.

2. GOVERNMENT ECONOMISTS:
   are employed at all levels of government.  They perform a wide variety of activities including analysis and construction of budgets, evaluation of government policy options, and performance of cost-benefit analysis in various areas including environmental studies.

3. ACADEMIC ECONOMISTS:
   teach and do research at universities and colleges.  Often they consult with private firms and government.

Most often, economists are involved in the collection and analysis of economic and business data used in the formulation of government policy or in business decision making.

In addition to working as professional economists, an undergraduate degree in economics is excellent preparation for students interested in law, finance, public administration, marketing, management or the social sciences.

Students wishing to work as professional economists can expect to do graduate work in economics.  Career choices are plentiful, and, particularly with graduate study, career advancement and income potential are high.

STUDYING ECONOMICS AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY

Economics students learn economic theory and systems as well as quantitative methods, accounting and finance.  A particular strength of the economics program is its flexibility.  Over twenty-five percent of the program is allocated to electives, which allow the student to easily incorporate additional areas of interest into his/her economics curriculum.  Such interest areas often include accounting, finance, marketing, management international studies and political science.

A minor in economics also is offered and complements majors in business administration and many other fields.

For further information, please contact Dr. James Dunn:

dunn@edinboro.edu

Last updated 5 Jan 08 SR