Economics

Combines with business, computer information science, journalism, human services, political science, social science, or history for an excellent background in any career field

Economic studies analyze how people and societies produce various commodities and distribute them for consumption, now or in the future. CRC's economics offerings include the study of the American economic system, using techniques for the analysis of contemporary economic problems. There is an emphasis on developing the ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating public policy issues.

Career Opportunities

Accountant; Arbitrator; Attorney; Budget Analyst; Business Analyst; Business Conditions; Forecaster; Commodity Economist; Commodity Price Forecaster; Development Economist; Economic Analyst; Economic Forecaster; Industrial Relations Specialist; Investment Analyst; Labor Economist; Macro Economist; Manpower Economist; Natural Resource Economist; Operations Research Analyst; Project Economist; Research Economist

Most Career Opportunities require more than two years of study.

Highlights

• Knowledgeable instructors and professionals in their fields
• Good general overview and conceptual framework of economic issues
• Opportunity to combine with business and other related areas of study for a more comprehensive education
• Transfer opportunities
• A lab with tutorial assistance