Economics Transfer Program Schedule Guide, A.A.

Department: Economics

Total Credit Hours: 62-69 credits

What Is Economics – Transfer Program A.A.?

This transfer program provides students with a basic knowledge of economics and prepares individuals to continue their education at a four-year university. 

This transfer program focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Occupational Outlook

Employment in this field is projected to grow 5 to 8 percent from 2014 to 2024, which matches the average growth rate for all occupations.

Salary Outlook

In the state of Missouri, economists earn an average of $103,410 per year.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, earnings increase significantly as a worker’s degree of education rises.

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