Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Degree:
The modern market economy is perhaps the most complex information network that has ever existed. Economists are the people who study this system, model it, and seek to explain how it functions. Economics at Armstrong Atlantic State University is a rigorous and intellectually demanding program. The program allows students to choose to focus their studies on any three of the following areas: international economics, quantitative economics, applied economics, public policy and economic history. |
Career Options:
Most economists are concerned with practical applications of economic policy in a particular area. They use their understanding of economic relationships to advise businesses and other organizations, including insurance companies, banks, securities firms, industry and trade associations, labor unions, and government agencies. Graduates with a bachelor's degree may find jobs in industry and business as management or sales trainees. Large accounting firms are also interested in hiring economists. Economists with quantitative skills are qualified for research assistant positions in a broad range of fields. Those who meet state certification requirements may become high school economics teachers. Economists who work for government agencies may assess economic conditions in the United States or abroad in order to estimate the economic effects of specific changes in public policy or legislation. Other jobs for economics graduates include financial analysts, underwriters, actuaries, and budget officers. |
Employment Outlook:
There is a high demand for economists. According to Dahlstrom and Company, there are approximately 51,000 positions held by economists and marketing research analysts at the present time. The projected increase in demand for economists by the year 2005 is 14-24%. The outlook is particularly good for those economists skilled in quantitative methods. Economics is the largest and highest paid social science. According to a 1995 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, persons with a bachelor's degree in economics received offers averaging $27,000 a year. |
Course of Study:
The 123 semester hour bachelor's degree program includes courses taken to meet core curriculum requirements as well as major courses. Economics majors at AASU can choose from a variety of courses in their field of study, ranging from those that are intensely mathematical to more philosophical offerings. Students who are seeking graduate study are advised to take mathematical economics and econometrics.
Degree Outline |
Facilities:
At AASU, students take advantage of small class sizes, personalized plans of study, accessible professors and an instructional staff with many years of experience. Economics students also have access to a state of the art computer lab. We are located in Hawes Hall, Room 208. |
Contact:
Dr. Yassaman Saadatmand
Department of Economics
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, Georgia 31419-1997
(912) 961-3171 |
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