Economics Pre-Major

Program Overview

The Economics Pre-Major program equips students with foundational economic concepts and interdisciplinary knowledge in preparation for a major in Economics. It fulfills the first two years of requirements for most four-year economics degrees through the AA-DTA, opening doors to careers in business, government, finance, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Economics Pre-Major program prepares students for a major in Economics by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree.

Objectives:

• Gain knowledge of essential economic concepts, such as investments, inflation, unemployment, and the allocation of resources.
• Develop interdisciplinary knowledge by studying mathematics, accounting, business, political science, geography, sociology, and environmental sciences.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Business managers, government managers, non-profit managers, auditors, financial analysts, economic analysts, entrepreneurs, fundraisers, teachers, consultants, government advisors, securities brokers, appraisers, insurance agents, statisticians, and bankers.
• Potential Employers: Federal, state, and local governments, non-profit organizations, banks, business and industry, colleges, universities, private and public schools, insurance firms, health care and human services, law firms, marketing and research firms.