Business Economics, The University of Arizona

Economics is the study of how scarce resources are allocated amid competing demands. The discipline provides a framework for analyzing and solving the problems that occur from such a scarcity. Business economics deals with topics such as business decision-making, strategic planning, forecasting, business response to government regulations, and international opportunities and competition. Business economists conduct research, develop forecasts and business plans, measure and analyze business conditions, and conduct economic experiments. They apply economics and business methods to manufacturing, finance, banking, law, international investment, trade, and insurance.

High School Preparation:

Entrance Requirements
English, Algebra I and II, plane geometry required;
It is recommended that math be taken throughout all four years of high school advancing through pre-calculus or calculus.

Major Requirements:

Major requires math beyond general education requirements, but not beyond basic calculus; includes Business Math 1, Business Math 2 and statistics. Transfer students (other than those at Pima Community College) should take one semester of brief calculus AND one semester of finite mathematics.

Careers:

government financial analyst
positions with unions, banks, and industries

Sample Courses:

pre-professional courses and business core
industrial organization
economics of regulated industries
electives such as forecasting, econometrics, international financial management, international trade

Business Economics

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