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Economics If you are interested in how and why people make the choices they make, then Economics is your degree. As a combination of psychology, finance, business, and government, a degree in economics is incredibly useful and can lead to many interesting career choices.
ACCREDITATIONS The University of St. Francis is accredited by both the Higher
Economics is a social science and graduates with an “econ” degree are in high demand. It provides you with a useful skillset and background for careers in government policy, business and finance. Knowledge you will gain includes microeconomics, macroeconomics, advanced problem solving, quantitative reasoning, data analysis and modeling, quantitative analysis and communication, decision-making and research. You will also have additional opportunities to learn through internships—directly from professionals in businesses firms, government, and non-profit organizations.
Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org). Most COBHA programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).
An added benefit, seniors who feel inspired to keep studying to obtain an MBA or M.S. degree may take graduate-level courses during their last two semesters for dual undergraduate and graduate credit. That means students can take nine graduate-level credit hours during senior year, and can complete their MBA or M.S. one year after graduating if they attend full time. See course catalog for additional details about the “3 to Degree” program.