Economics - B.A.
Kent State University
Key Information
Campus location
Kent, USA
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Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Economics - B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics equips students with a variety of skills sought by employers, including conceptualizing and solving problems and locating, organizing and analyzing relevant data.
In their junior year, students learn microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and take an econometrics class to learn data analysis skills. Students then take a series of electives that deal with vital current topics relevant to many careers in which these theories and skills are applied, such as the U.S. financial and banking system, economic relations between the United States and foreign countries; government spending and taxation policies; and the U.S. health system and policy options.
In their senior year, students take a capstone course that utilizes and applies the theory, skills and institutional knowledge learned in the program.
In addition to the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences, a B.B.A. degree in Economics is offered in the College of Business Administration.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Curriculum
Semester One
- Algebra for Calculus (KMCR)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- Principles of Microeconomics (KSS)
- Intuitive Calculus (KMCR) or Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Principles of Macroeconomics (KSS)
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
- Intermediate Microeconomic Theory and Applications or Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- Business Analytics I
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Economics Upper-Division Elective
Semester Five
- Intermediate Microeconomic Theory and Applications or Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and Policy or Applied Econometrics I (ELR)
College General Requirement
College General Requirement
General Elective
Semester Six
- Intermediate Microeconomic Theory and Applications or Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and Policy or Applied Econometrics I (ELR)
Economics Upper-Division Elective
General Electives
Semester Seven
Economics Upper-Division Electives
General Electives
Semester Eight
- Senior Seminar in Economics (WIC)
Economics Upper-Division Elective
General Electives
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Conceptualize and analyze problems using economic concepts and reasoning.
- Critically analyze alternative economic policy proposals.
- Use analytic and quantitative techniques that are used extensively in economics to formulate and test hypothesis.