Bachelor of Arts in Economics

University of Arizona

If you enjoy dissecting complex problems to figure out how to solve them, a major in Economics will help you hone your analytical skills and position you for a variety of career paths. Economic principles and theories are relevant to numerous industries, including business, manufacturing, labor, agriculture, natural resources and government. Students seeking their Bachelor of Arts in Economics through the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management will learn to think like an economist by learning to identify the essential elements of a problem and developing the analytical skills for finding solutions. Students who wish to earn their BA in Economics must first complete the Foundational phase of the Economics major. Economics majors must also complete a minor in a chosen area of interest and four semesters of a foreign language to graduate as well-rounded, knowledgeable economists. Students in the BA Economics Major have a lot of flexibility regarding the upper division economic elective offerings and adding additional major or minors to their undergraduate program.LEARNING OUTCOMESBusiness Knowledge Explain the relationships among business, government, and markets. Explain the determination of prices in a market economy. Apply profit-maximizing principles to common business decisions. Explain the determinants of international trade and the workings of international markets.Collaboration Provide and receive feedback, ideas, and instruction in a professional manner. Organize tasks and delegate responsibility to complete collaborative projects in a timely manner. Explain the impact of each team member (including oneself) on the collaborative project and the role each member plays.Communication Write appropriately for a given audience with conciseness and clarity. Utilize data in written and oral presentations.

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