Undergraduate Programs
Economics
Economics Fundamentals
Economics is the study of how society, businesses, organizations and individuals produce, exchange, buy and sell goods and services.
- Core courses in theory and quantitative and computer methods
- Develop analytical and problem solving skills
- Tailor program with electives geared toward a particular career track in:
- business
- banking andinternational economics
- public policy
- graduate school
Our Faculty
- conduct research
- publish in high-quality academic journals
- consult with businesses and government agencies
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Research
Program culminates in senior project where you will demonstrate your abilities and apply what you have learned, both analytically and quantitatively.
Real-world Experience
Gain practical professional experience through UA's optional cooperative education program in the economics field of your choice. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.
Recent Placements
- Westfield Insurance
- Allstate Insurance
- City of Akron
- FirstMerit Bank
- Limited Brands, Inc.
- The Timken Company
- SS&G Wealth Management
Economics Student Organizations
Interact with other ecomonics students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
- Economics Club
- Financial Management Association
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics
| First Year |
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Third Year |
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| English Composition I, II | 7 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| Social Science requirement | 3-4 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Beginning Foreign Language I, II | 8 | Applied Econometrics | 3 |
| Physical Education/Wellness | 1-3 | Department electives | 6 |
| College Algebra | 3-4 |
Area Studies |
15-21 |
| Natural Science requirement | 3-4 | Total | 30-36 |
| Calculus for Business Applications or Concepts of Calculus I |
4 | ||
| Total | 29-34 | Fourth Year | |
| Senior Project in Economics | 2 |
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| Second Year |
Department electives | 6 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | Area Studies | 22 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | Total | 30 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language I, II | 6 | ||
| Natural Science requirement | 3-4 |
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| Introductory Statistics I, II | 4 | ||
| Humanities in Western Tradition I | 4 | ||
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Introduction to Public Speaking or |
3 | ||
| Humanities course | 3 | ||
| Computer Skills for Economic Analysis | 3 | ||
| Total | 32-33 | ||
Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in economics paves the way to many career opportunities. To follow a particular career-oriented track, the department offers electives in business (15 credits), banking and international economics (15 credits), public policy (18 credits) and graduate school (18 credits).
Possible positions with a bachelor's degree:
- economic and market research firms
- banks
- management consulting firms
- securities and commodities organizations
- computer and data processing companies
- government agencies
- consultanting
Career Outlook
The best opportunities are in private industry, especially in research, testing and consulting firms. Job prospects are especially good for those with advanced degrees.
A&S Careers Program
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- lending library with up-to-date, career-related publications
- computer workroom for resume writing and employment research
- volunteer, paid and for-credit internship placement on and off campus
- department-specific mentoring arrangements
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Phone: 330-972-7111
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