Economics - Humboldt State University

Economics from Humboldt State University is a Campus Bachelor Economics degree that prepares you for a Business career. The Program Students completing this program will have demonstrated: mastery of core microeconomic, macroeconomic, field, and pathway concepts understanding of the social, political, ecological, and international environments in which economic decisions are made use of economic models to understand decisions made by firms, NGOs, individuals, and governments use of the tools of the discipline to reflect on and critically evaluate positive and normative issues/problems use of mathematics to model, analyze, and convey economic information the ability to fashion research questions, and identify and retrieve appropriate information sources competency in use of word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and statistical software ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written modes ability to work effectively in groups ability to extend beyond their comfort zone, accept constructive criticism, reflect, and experience personal and professional growth ability to produce quality work on their own ability to reflect on their role in the community and how they can engage in the betterment of their communities The Economics major at Humboldt State University is distinguished by its hands-on approach and close faculty-student relationships. Our ?small urban? environment is a wonderful place for Economics majors to learn and make a difference in the community through our many research and service learning opportunities. Examples include calculating the economic impact of our annual Oyster Festival, helping prepare the City of Arcata's development strategy, and preparing monthly estimates for the Humboldt Economic Index. Students have published papers with faculty on the local gasoline market and local fisheries market, and have researched sustainable energy and real estate. The Economics faculty is committed to student learning as their first priority. Our class sizes are kept small so students have the opportunity to interact with our faculty. Advanced computer technology is used throughout the curriculum. In the liberal arts tradition, we emphasize learning, critical thinking, and development of the whole individual within the context of a rapidly changing world. Our faculty's teaching and research interests include exciting new areas such as Sports Economics, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics , Real Estate Economics, and Sustainable Development. Economics is essential for recommending the best policy option for some of today's major issues, including environmental protection, globalization, poverty, and sustainable energy supplies. The Economics curriculum includes both microeconomic and macroeconomic issues. Microeconomics is about the rationing of scarce resources. All human societies confront this fundamental problem, so economics is of central importance. Macroeconomics is about understanding why some countries are rich and some are poor, and about maintaining high employment and low inflation. Students learn to make sense of a large and complex economy and they critically evaluate the impact that different economic policies have on their lives. Many of our graduates attend law school, earn an MBA, or pursue an advanced graduate degree in economics . Economics students typically earn high starting salaries and pursue a diverse range of career tracks including banking, government, advocacy organizations, consulting, brokerage, and sales. We have a strong record of helping students realize their career aspirations, whether that be through job placements or preparation for graduate and professional school. Economics majors at Humboldt State University are in the top ten percent in terms of shortest time to graduation. We believe that 21st century academic training must move toward a more interdisciplinary, team problem-solving approach. Our major has pathways that require students to take minors in mathematics, political science, natural resources planning, computer information systems, business, and other related disciplines. View more details on Humboldt State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Economics courses.