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 undergraduate 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. We also offer an online Masters of Science degree in Applied 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.
Master of Science in Applied Economics (ONLINE
Program)
Our Online Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE)
program objective is to provide graduates with analytical capabilities in
economic development, financial economics, and regulatory issues. The skills and
competencies addressed by this program include market analysis, quantitative
analysis, regulatory industry analysis, financial economics and economic
development. These capabilities represent a unique combination of skills that
are needed within society.
The program provides the quantitative and
analytical skills for graduates to assist businesses in market analysis
including: quantitative, regulatory, and economic development. Graduates will be
able to compete for employment in financial institutions, industry, and
government enterprises engaged in financial economic development, public
utilities and federal and state regulatory agencies.
Professionals have the opportunity to continue
their education while maintaining full-time employment, wherever they may be
located in the U.S.A., Canada, and U.S. Military Installations. Full-time
students can accept a job and complete their degree off campus. Our program is
fully accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business. Our classes are small, and typically have from
8-15 students per class.
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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 |