University of New Hampshire - Durham

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Course Description

Economics is the study of how societies organize themselves to produce goods and services and to distribute those products among the members of society. In the modern world, a combination of market forces, public policies, and social customs perform these basic economic tasks. Economists use concepts, models, and data to analyze efficiency of resource use, fairness of economic outcomes, and development of global and national economies. The Peter T. Paul College's economics program is designed to introduce students to the tools of economic analysis and to show students how they can use those tools to analyze and better understand real-world situations.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

Undergraduate training in economics is an excellent background for a variety of careers; these include banking and financial services, journalism, international business, public service, the diplomatic corps, entrepreneurial ventures, and government administration. An undergraduate major in economics is also excellent preparation for those interested in graduate work in law, business administration, and international relations. A recent survey published by the National Association of Colleges & Employers shows that salaries for Accounting, Economics, and Finance majors rank in the top ten. They also experienced the biggest growth, outpacing engineering and computer science. Graduate work in economics can lead to careers in college teaching, research in public and private agencies, and business consulting. Those interested in studying economics at the graduate level should ask their economics professors what undergraduate coursework is appropriate and which graduate schools would be suitable.




Bachelor of Arts in Economics University of New Hampshire - Durham