Why Specialize in Economics?

The Economics concentration provides the basic analytical foundations of how business firms operate and maximize their overall goals of profits and sustainability. Topics include consumer behavior, efficiency of firms, labor market policies, different market structures, effective use of resources and global competition. The impact of different types of government policies are analyzed in a broad context. The Economics concentration provides strong analytical skills that facilitate higher level critical thinking.

What are the salaries?

The Economics concentration in the School of Business provides a broad set of skills that can be very useful in a wide array of industries such as: Financial Services, Banking, Manufacturing and other service industries. Our program also prepares you to manage your course options in order to reach your own personal goals by taking the most efficient path to graduation. Typical starting salaries can range from $30,000 to $55,000 depending on the industry and job responsibilities.