School of Economic Development
| The School of Economic Development at Georgia Southern University is dedicated to providing students with the foundation for careers in business, economics, law, public policy, and regional development. In addition, we provide those students who are interested in continuing their education in graduate school with a strong foundation to successfully pursue a Masters or Doctorate. Our department offers three degrees: the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in economics, the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in regional economic development, and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in economics. |
DEGREE PROGRAMS
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B.A. in Economics.
With a strong background in liberal arts, graduates of this program are well-prepared for further study or careers in the social sciences--economics, law, political science, or sociology--as well as in business, journalism, and public administration.
B.B.A. in Economics.
This major is designed to give the student in business administration a broad knowledge of the field of economics in order to provide a foundation for professional careers in business and industry or for graduate training in economics. Economists are much sought after by both public and private agencies. Many economists work for the federal government in agencies such as the CIA, the Departments of Labor, Commerce, Energy, Transportation, Agriculture, and Justice, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Federal Reserve Board. Other economists work for state and local governments, research agencies, banks, and major corporations.
Emphasis in International Business.
A student who majors in economics may elect an emphasis in International Business. This curriculum prepares a student to deal with the problems and opportunities of international trade, international finance, global economic markets and multi- national organizations. Career opportunities exist with multi-national corporations as well as those institutions, such as banks, which sense the needs of international firms.
B.B.A. in Regional Economic Development.
Economic development promotes growth through the application of public policy to increase an area's ability to attract and retain businesses. The economic development major prepares students to assume leadership roles in business, business associations, and governmental organizations developing policies designed to enhance economic development. Since the economic development process often entails public-private partnerships, students take the BBA core classes. Beyond the BBA core, the student studies the economic forces creating regional competitive advantages and the role of planning, tax policy, transportation, and public policy. Courses in regional development, economics, finance, geography, political science, and sociology present students with an overview of the relationships between government, private firms, local communities, and the development process. Completion of the field project provides students with practical experience working inside an economic development agency. |
CENTERS
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The Center for Economic Education
The Center for Economic Education is sponsored jointly by the Georgia Council on Economic Education and the Georgia Southern University College of Business Administration. It is affiliated with the National Council on Economic Education and the Georgia Council on Economic Education. The Center serves K-12 economic educators in nineteen counties in southeast Georgia. |
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Contact Information:
School of Economic Development Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8152 Statesboro, GA 30460-8152 e-mail: click here to e-mail the department Telephone: (912) 478-5216 Fax: (912) 478-0710 |