Labor Economics

Labor Economics Fundamentals

Economics is the study of how society, businesses, organizations and individuals produce, exchange, buy and sell goods and services. The B.S. in Labor Economics is a program focused on issues involving human resources, from the analysis of wages and labor markets to the investigation of such social policy problems as health, education and discrimination. The degree prepares students for careers in the field through:

• Core courses in labor theory and application, plus quantitative and computer methods
• Development of analytical and problem solving skills
• A program tailored with electives geared toward a particular career track in: — business, banking and international 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 a 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 internship opportunities typically taken in the summer between the third and fourth years.

Recent Placements

• Westfield Insurance
• Allstate Insurance
• City of Akron
• FirstMerit Bank
• Limited Brands, Inc.
• The Timken Company
• SS&G Wealth Management
• PNC Bank

Economics Student Organizations

Interact with other economics students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:

• Economics Club
• Economics Honor Society — Omicron Delta Epsilon

Sample Curriculum

Bachelor of Science Degree in Labor Economics

First Year		Third Year
English Composition I, II	7	Intermediate Microeconomics	3
Social Science requirement	3-4	Applied Econometrics	3
Principles of Microeconomics	3	Labor Economics	3
Beginning Foreign Language I, II	8	Department electives	6
Physical Education/Wellness	1-3	Area Studies	15-21
College Algebra	3-4	Total	30-36
Natural Science requirement	3-4
Calculus for Business Applications or Concepts of Calculus I	4	Fourth Year
Total	29-34	Labor Market and Social Policy
		Labor Market Analysis and Evaluation	3
Second Year		Department electives	3
Principles of Macroeconomics	3	Area Studies	22
Intermediate Foreign Language I, II	6	Total	31
Natural Science requirement	3-4
Introductory Statistics I, II	4
Humanities in Western Tradition I	4
Introduction to Public Speaking or Effective Oral Communications	3
Humanities course	3
Computer Skills for Economic Analysis (fall semester)	3
Total	32-33