Economics is the study of resource allocation, business enterprises, and nations. Though it is considered a social science, it forms the foundation for understanding most business disciplines.?

The B.B.A. in Economics at University of West Georgia provides valuable preparation for careers in banking, marketing, insurance and government. It is an excellent major for those planning to attend law school or for those considering an M.B.A. program. The field also prepares students for work in public administration, international business, and financial analysis.

Objectives

• Communicate effectively
• Possess a basic knowledge of macroeconomics concepts including national income accounting, inflation, unemployment, and monetary and fiscal policy
• Possess a basic knowledge of microeconomics concepts such as supply and demand, consumer decision making, elasticity, costs, market structure, and labor markets
• Possess a basic knowlege of intermational economic concepts including trade and exchange rates
• Demonstrate an ability to generate and interpret descriptive statistics