Economics
Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Jobs available locally 10,447 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $50,894 – $213,199 |
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
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Jobs available locally 64 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $62,445 – $217,378 |
Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.
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Jobs available locally 64 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $62,445 – $217,378 |
Program Level:
Pre-Majors/Transfer
Department:
Social Sciences
Institute:
Business & Entrepreneurship
College:
NVC
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About This Program
Economics has been described as the "dismal science," yet economics offers a way of thinking that helps find solutions to the world's major problems. In economics courses you will begin to understand the methodology of problem-solving, as well as graphing and mathematics skills. These marketable skills will be beneficial throughout your life.
What will I learn?In these courses you will learn about National Income Accounting, Inflation, Unemployment, Market Structures, Profit Maximization to name a few topics. These courses will prepare you for more advanced subjects, such as Accounting, Intermediate and Advanced Economics courses, Finance and Statistics. |
What can I do with this course of study?Economics offers a diverse variety of employment opportunities. Careers available include Financial Advisor, Actuary, Financial Analyst, Statistician, and Securities Trader to name a few. |
What is special about this program?
At NVC we take you out of the classroom to demonstrate real-world applications via touring multiple manufacturing facilities. Also, we offer diverse opportunities to network with local professionals via our speaker series and employment fairs.
Available Courses:
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ECON 1301 - Introduction to Economics ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics |
Links of Interest
Job Openings for Economists (JOE)
National Association of Business Economics
AEA Summer and Scholarship Programs
Economics Departments, Institutes and Research Centers in the World
National Association of Forensic Economics
Southwestern Economics Association
Society of Government Economists
Exploring Careers in Economics
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