Economics - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Economics from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is a Campus Bachelor Economics degree that prepares you for a Business career. Economics is the study of how an economy works, both the economy as a whole (macroeconomics) and the individual parts of the economy (microeconomics). Economics is the "mother science" of most business disciplines, and many of the topics which students study in marketing, finance, management and accounting are based on economic concepts. CAREERS IN ECONOMICS: Professional economists work primarily in 3 areas: 1. BUSINESS ECONOMISTS: develop sales and economic forecasts, and perform market trend analysis and cost analysis; they also provide planning services and economic consulting. 2. GOVERNMENT ECONOMISTS: are employed at all levels of government. They perform a wide variety of activities including analysis and construction of budgets, evaluation of government policy options, and performance of cost-benefit analysis in various areas including environmental studies. 3. ACADEMIC ECONOMISTS: teach and do research at universities and colleges. Often they consult with private firms and government. Most often, economists are involved in the collection and analysis of economic and business data used in the formulation of government policy or in business decision making. In addition to working as professional economists, an undergraduate degree in economics is excellent preparation for students interested in law, finance, public administration, marketing, management or the social sciences. Students wishing to work as professional economists can expect to do graduate work in economics. Career choices are plentiful, and, particularly with graduate study, career advancement and income potential are high. View more details on Edinboro University of Pennsylvania . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Economics courses.