Economics
While many economic concepts are directly applicable to business and household decisions, economics is better understood as a method rather than a doctrine, an apparatus of the mind, a technique of thinking that helps its possessor to draw correct conclusions. This has been applied to issues as diverse as global warming and crime and as timely as proposals for a national sales tax and the impact of free-trade agreements. Virtually every decision made by individuals and societies has an economic dimension.
What distinguishes the Berry economics program?
Economics majors can choose either the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Science degree. While requirements for the two are largely the same, this option provides students the flexibility of tailoring their course of study to their interests. Many students have taken advantage of this flexibility by adding a minor in business, government, history or mathematics. What kind of work do Berry economics graduates do? Some graduates use economics as a springboard for advanced studies in law, economics and public policy; studies have shown that economics majors often have the highest scores on the LSAT and that lawyers who majored in economics as undergraduates typically have higher salaries than other attorneys. Other students opt to enter the workforce after graduation; Berry economics graduates enter fields such as insurance, finance and banking. What about summer internships? Meaningful summer experiences are one reason for the postgraduate success of Berry economics students. Recently, Berry students have been selected for prestigious Washington internships, have enrolled in selective summer economics programs and law firm internships. Department website Campbell School of Business - Economics Whom may I contact for more information? Dr. Frank Stephenson
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