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Dr. Jong Rhim
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Why would I want an Economics degree?
Economics confronts some of the most compelling contemporary issues such as globalization, jobs, inflation, poverty, growth, and pollution.  An economics major has the advantage of being trained in a discipline that is the foundation of all business fields.  A degree in economics provides you with the academic training for many practical careers and provides breadth as well as depth to your education.

What career opportunities would I be prepared for? 
Economics is fundamental to understanding the operations of every type of organization.  An economics degree provides good preparation for many careers aw well as for graduate study in economics or business.  Recent economics graduates of USI have found career opportunities in:

What will I study?
You will establish a core of knowledge in intermediate economic theory and statistics.  You then may specialize by selecting course work in such areas as money and banking, taxation and government finance, international economics, labor economics, economic development, or government policies toward business.

What could I expect for my first job?
Economics students have much to offer in today's job market.  Recent USI economics graduates have begun their careers as:

What courses do I need to take to earn a degree in Economics?

• 50 semester hours in the University Core Curriculum program.
  All economics majors are required to take the following class as part of their UCC requirements:

• 0 hours of College of Business Core.  Economics is offered in the College of Business but is not a business major.  Students enrolled in this program do not take the business core.
• 44 hours of general electives including 15 hours of 300/400-level courses.
• 30 hours of major courses:

15 hours of electives in upper-level economics courses as directed by advisor.

DEGREE TOTAL hours (15 + 15):

30 hours

124 total hours required for a baccalaureate degree.  These hours must include classes to meet the 39-hour upper division (300/400 level) course requirements. 

This information does NOT take the place of meeting
with your advisor!  Requirements could have changed!

How do I know which classes I should take each semester?
See a suggested four-year program in Economics.  Keep in mind that this list does not take the place of meeting with your advisor.