ECONOMICS
BA BUSINESS major
BACHELOR of ARTS
WHAT IS ECONOMICS?
the MAJOR
ECONOMICS (ECN) is DEFINED AS:
The study of how effectively a society can meet its human and material needs by the analysis of resources. It provides a logical and ordered method for looking at various problems a society has.
GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE STRUCTURE AND OPERATION OF ECONOMICS, IN ADDITION TO PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT HELP MAKE YOU CAREER READY.
Earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics demonstrates that you are prepared for real-life application of economic analysis and theories. The curriculum provides you with an understanding of economic structure and operation, along with practical skills that can be applied at any organization.
COURSEWORK TOPICS INCLUDE: Macroeconomics Microeconomics Economic Analysis Statistical Concepts Economic History Managerial Economics Economics of Health Care Economics of Crime and Punishment Public Secor Economics Financial
Decision Marking Tools and Techniques Advanced Investments Bank Management Special Topics in Economics
Why ECONOMICS?
If you enjoy thinking critically, analyzing patterns, problem solving using logic, have strong communication and writing skills, then an Economics major can provide you with a proper understanding on how to analyze economic trends in many interesting and and rewarding careers in the private sector and government. The Departments of the Treasury, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor and State frequently offer jobs in economic analysis.
the SKILLS
ANALYTICAL
DATA GATHERING
CRITICAL THINKING
PROBLEM SOLVING
MATHEMATICAL QUANTITATIVE
ENGAGED LEARNING
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS FOR LEARNING AND NETWORKING.
There are over ten dedicated student organizations that are active in the College of Business including: The Accounting Association, American Marketing Association, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, the Financial Management Association, Sport Management Club and Viking’s Real Estate Club.
INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS and CAREERS
A PROMISING FUTURE FILLED WITH EXPANSIVE AND ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIES.
Economics students are encouraged to participate in internships. Economics faculty co-host the Northeast Ohio Economics Workshop Program with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The NEO Economics Workshop program provides economists in Northeast Ohio with an opportunity to present their research and foster ties between area researchers who may have similar interests. This experience gives students an opportunity to network with industry leaders and is a rich pipeline of guest speakers in classes.
EMPLOYERS include
Cleveland Clinic
City, State Government Entities
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
First Energy
JP Morgan Chase
Progressive Insurance
Securities Exchange Commission
U.S Department of the Treasury
U.S. Bank
the MINORS
Accounting
Business
Entrepreneurship
Finance
CAREER outlook
Projected Job growth for an economist 6% employment increase
the CAREERS
Economic Consultant
Econometrician
Economist
Financial Analyst
Financial Manager
Market Research Analyst
Research Economist
$105,630 median salary
Median Annual Salary of an economist
(Source: https://bls.gov/)
Tax Economist
Policy Analyst
Research Economist
COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE YOUR ECONOMICS MAJOR WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC BUSINESS SKILLS THROUGH MINOR COURSE WORK AND APPLICATION.
Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Health Care Management
Human Resources Management
Information Systems
International Business
Marketing
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Professional Selling
Property Management
Sport & Entertainment Management
Taxation
LEARN MORE
In Economics, there is often the stereotype that the field ignores social issues. There are many theories that allow students to dig deep into the root of class conflict and structural inequality. Econometrics provides a tool to pinpoint these areas with empirical evidence.”
LINDSEY SHRODEK
ECONOMICS AND PHILOSOPHY DOUBLE MAJOR UNIVERSITY VALEDICTORIAN SPRING 2023
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TAKE the NEXT STEP
APPLY TODAY – YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Apply as early as possible to get your admittance decision.
Applying and getting a decision allows you to apply for and receive financial aid and scholarship packages to help you make your college selection.
Applications for Fall Semester open annually on August 1.
INCOMING FRESHMEN apply for the Honors Program: January 15; all other Programs: March 1.
TRANSFER STUDENTS apply for the Honors Program: February 28; all others programs: April 1.
