<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Strayer University's Bachelor of Science in Economics program is offered on some of the school's select campuses and online. You take courses in English, math, humanities, politics, psychology, and science. Major courses give you the opportunity to learn about microeconomics, macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, international economics, money and banking, public finance, and finance principles. You also take a senior seminar in economics and finance. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before enrolling in Strayer University's Bachelor of Science in Economics program you should be interested in learning about economics principples. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Economics program at Strayer University consists of 180 credits: 27 core credits, 54 major credits, 54 general studies credits, and 45 elective credits. Your elective credits will be selected with the help of an academic advisor. </p> <p><u>Economics Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 1</th><th>Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 100 </td><td> Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 100 </td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 107 </td><td> Fundamentals of E-Business</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 105 </td><td> Introduction to Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 115 </td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 105 </td><td> Introduction to College Mathematics</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 2</th><th>Major Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ECO 101 </td><td> Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 102 </td><td> Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 250 </td><td> Comparative Economic Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 301 </td><td> Intermediate Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 302 </td><td> Intermediate Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 305 </td><td> International Economics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 320 </td><td> Money and Banking</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 400 <br /> <br /> ECO 410</td><td>History of Economic Thought <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> International Environment of Financial Management</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 450 </td><td> Public Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 470 <br /> <br /> BUS 405</td><td>Econometrics <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Labor Relations</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 499 </td><td> Senior Seminar in Economics and Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 100 </td><td> Principles of Finance</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 3</th><th>General Studies Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 215 </td><td> Research and Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 240 </td><td> Communication for Business and the Professions</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 100 </td><td> Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 101 </td><td> The Origins of Western Culture</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 200 </td><td> Logic</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 400 </td><td> Religion and Philosophy</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 300 </td><td> Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>POL 300 <br /> <br /> ECO 405</td><td>Contemporary International Problems <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Economic Problems and Issues</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 100 <br /> <br /> PSY 105</td><td>The Individual and Society <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>SCI 110 <br /> <br /> SCI 115</td><td>Introduction to Physical Science <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 100 </td><td> Introduction to Sociology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 300 </td><td> Sociology of Developing Counties</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 4</th><th>Elective Component</th></tr> <tr><td> </td><td> Elective courses are selected in consultation in an academic advisor</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After earning the Bachelor of Science in Economics from Strayer University you might be able to pursue employment in business or government. Your work could involve analyzing finances, the market, public policy, or the economy. </p> <p>Positions that you might be able to pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Economist </li><li>Environmental policy consultant </li><li>Financial analyst </li><li>International economics consultant </li><li>Labor economist </li><li>Market analyst </li><li>Organizational economist </li><li>Public policy analyst </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You could be interested in continuing your studies and pursuing a graduate degree in business. Strayer University has a Master of Business Administration program that might increase your knowledge of the business management while possibly preparing you for advanced positions with increased responsibilities.</p>