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Undergraduate Degrees in Economics

Two degree programs in economics are available: the business economics concentration at the Moore School of Business, and the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in economics in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Curriculum in the Moore School of Business

The program within the Moore School of Business combines a concentration in economics with broad exposure to the liberal arts and to each of the eight major areas in business administration. The course of study, completed with about 121 semester hours, leads to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

The economics curriculum in the College of Arts and Sciences provides a strong liberal arts education with specialization in both theoretical and applied economics. The major is completed with 24 semester hours of economics courses. Overall course work is completed with 120 semester hours.

Curriculum in Arts and Sciences

Your studies leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in economics will be structured around general education requirements established by the College of Arts and Sciences, courses which make up your major and electives. You must complete Economics 224, Principles of Economics, or Economics 221-222, Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, before enrolling in any other economics courses.

You will satisfy a major core requirement with courses in microeconomic theory, macro economic theory, and a senior seminar that explores the philosophy and methodology of economics. The balance of the major includes courses selected from topics such as international economics, labor economics, law and economics, health economics, econometrics, environmental economics, managerial economics, money and banking, and economic history.

Faculty

Faculty members in the Department of Economics are respected teachers and internationally recognized scholars. Their expertise covers the spectrum of economics, with particular strength in economic theory and applied economics. Faculty also serve as advisors to help students plan an appropriate course of study. Your advisor will be available to discuss the benefits of particular courses, extracurricular activities, and career planning.

Careers in Economics

Economics is a career field offering a wide variety of opportunities. Additional information regarding careers for students studying economics can be found at http://www.sc.edu/career/?id=la/economics and http://www.sc.edu/career/?id=business . Professional economists are involved in economic forecasting, market research, cost-effectiveness studies, investment analysis, policy analysis, impact studies, program evaluations, and solving budget problems. Graduates with degrees in economics are employed:

in banking, manufacturing, insurance, retailing, and economic research

in local, state, and federal government positions in regional planning and development; employment and labor force analysis; ecology; transportation; and the regulation of industry

in teaching economics in secondary schools; a master's or doctoral degree is generally required to teach in colleges or universities.

For further information about the economics major, contact Mr. James Bradley at (803) 777-7400.

Economics Department

Undergraduate Curriculum