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Discover the intricacies of how the world works by using the analytical tools needed to understand individual and collective decision making and how it affects society’s most-pressing issues.
An Economics degree provides the analytical tools necessary to critically examine and address a wide range of real-world problems, such as poverty, inflation, unemployment, climate change, crime, inequality, economic growth and more. You’ll get an education in economic theory and practical application, as well as a strong liberal arts curriculum that includes arts and humanities, social and natural sciences, advanced composition, and statistics. This well-rounded degree provides the skills needed to analyze problems, generate and test ideas, and develop effective communication and quantitative skills.
Degree type | Bachelor of Arts | |||
Format | On campus and online | |||
Part of | College of Liberal Arts | |||
Competitive major? | No | |||
Accelerated option? | Yes |
Economics provides you with a broad academic background and critical thinking skills suitable to many fields: education, research, business, government, nonprofit, environmental conversation, international relations, and more.
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College of Liberal Arts recruiter at [email protected] or (970) 821-5276 (Text friendly. Please include your/the student’s full name in the message.)
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