Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Economics] From Framingham State University

The goal of the major is to prepare students for employment or graduate study in economics, business, finance, or professional employment by equipping students with strong quantitative skills, written and oral communication.

Why Economics?

You may not realize it, but you already use economics every day. When you decide if it is time to study or go to bed, spend your money or save it—you are using economics. Economics is the study of how individuals and societies choose to utilize the resources available to them. On a larger scale, economics includes the study of labor, goods and services, investments, taxes, and government spending. As an economics major you will learn the principles of economic analysis and how to apply these tools in real-world situations.

What do economists do?

What makes being an economist exciting is the opportunity to work in so many different fields. The analytical skills economics majors possess are valued in everything from small business and prestigious financial institutions to international non-profits, or even food science and product development. Still more economics graduates go into roles in state and federal government, collecting data and analyzing policy. Whether you choose to forecast trends or work as a consultant for a major investment firm, economists are everywhere. An economics degree is valued in many fields beyond economics and provides a lot of flexibility in terms of future professional and academic careers.