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Get Started on a BA in Economics

Format: In person on the Statesboro Campus or the Armstrong Campus in Savannah
Credit Hours: 124

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BA) in Economics blends the practical skills available to business majors with liberal arts to provide students with a rich educational experience and background for intelligent decision making. Students in this major are required to declare a minor. Economics is among the top ten of the highest paid fields in mid-career.

Economics as a Career

Economics is a discipline focused on the decision making and relationships that drive market outcomes. Every industry and business requires a certain level of economic understanding to make better decisions.

The Wall Street Journal ranks economics undergraduates as the 5th highest paid in their career field.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, since 2010, employment for economics majors has risen more than 200%.

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Courses and Curriculum

Economics Career Options

Financial risk analyst
Data analyst
Financial planner
Accountant
Economic researcher
Financial consultant
Investment analyst

Our economics graduates have successful careers with

The Parker Companies
Electronic Arts
AFLAC
The Coca-Cola Company
Illinois Commerce Commission
Georgia Ports Authority
Colony Bank
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Gulfstream Aerospace
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Bank of America
Savannah Economic Development Authority
HCA Healthcare
Tchibo
ASF Logistics
Sonatype
Verizon

Internships

Internships help you better integrate academic knowledge with practical applications. Exposure to economic practices and business environments can also help you decide which career path is right for you and help jump start your career before entering the workforce on a permanent basis.