Economics

If you're passionate about solving society's most pressing problems, consider studying Economics in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business at UTC. We'll help you build the foundation you need to look at issues such as poverty, inequality, unemployment, and production needs from a logical and analytical angle.

Economics is the study of scarcity—how people allocate limited resources and respond to incentives when making decisions. By analyzing historical trends, predicting future outcomes and explaining social phenomena, economics helps us better understand the world around us. You'll graduate ready to influence global change in areas such as resource scarcity, economic inequality, and technological advancements.

Degrees offered

• BSBA: Economics
• BSBA Economics: Financial Economics track
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• BA: Economics
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• Economics Minor

The BSBA: Economics degree offers students a more specialized education in their major. All BSBA students take common core classes within the Rollins College of Business before focusing on their major.

The BA: Economics degree offers students a broader education along with their major. Students are required to take a variety of liberal art subjects such as humanities, literature, history, social sciences, communications, and a foreign language. Students who choose a BA in Economics will not take the common core classes within the Rollins College of Business.

A Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science are both perceived equally. The degree you choose strongly depends on whether you would like to receive a broader or more specialized education in your major. Take some time to learn about each program you are interested in so that you can make the best decision for yourself.

More about the Economics program at UTC

The primary objective of the economics program is to develop the abilities of students to think critically and logically in their views on economic theories and issues. At the same time, the department focuses upon the study of applied economics, which proves useful in employment opportunities. Regular course offerings include international economics, developmental economics and money and banking, with biennial offerings in comparative economic systems, econometrics, economics of regulation, environmental economics, industrial organization, labor economics, managerial economics, public finance, women in the economy, and urban economics. UTC economics students have achieved notable success in a variety of professions, including business, finance and banking, teaching, and an array of graduate studies including law school, the MBA and MFA tracks, and economics. 

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What do economists do?

Economics majors gain versatile skills such as analytical and critical problem solving, inference from data, and written and oral communication. Having these skills opens up employment possibilities in many industries such as banking, energy, government, consulting, healthcare, education, and agriculture.

Using theoretical models or empirical data, economists evaluate programs, study human behavior, and explain social phenomena. Their contributions inform everything from public policy to household decisions. To learn more about economic careers, watch the following video made by the American Economic Association, or read the write-up on what an economics major can do for your career in Peterson.

Is it worth the investment?

Economics majors consistently place in the top rankings of the Degrees that Pay You Back scale - with the highest rank of any business degree. The average economics major's mid-career salary is over $100,000 and approximately 36% higher than a business degree. The field is also predicted to have faster than average employment growth in the coming decade. 

Rollins College of Business economics students have achieved notable success in a variety of professions, including business, finance and banking, teaching, and an array of graduate studies including law school, masters degrees, and doctoral programs.

Typical course offerings