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Are You Interested In Pursuing A Major In Economics?
The curriculum of the UC Davis bachelor's program in Economics encompasses instruction in deductive reasoning and analysis of models to help understand economic theory, strategies, tactics, policies and consequences. At the same time, students are trained in modern methods of empirical and data analysis that are needed in the business and professional world.
A 2010 survey of 1,072 economics majors at public and private colleges and universities by researcher Steven Jones and colleagues reported that 78 percent of majors were either satisfied (47 percent) or highly satisfied (31 percent) with economics as a major, and only 3 percent were dissatisfied. Asked what they derived from their studies in economics, an overwhelming majority of survey respondents (89 percent) said that they learned the economics way of thinking—a primary goal of the economics major.
STUDENTS MAY COMPLETE A MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AT UC DAVIS USING EITHER OF TWO APPROACHES:
Complete the General track Economics Major. Complete the Economics Major with a Specialization. If you wish to declare a specialization, then please submit this declaration form to the advising staff.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURSUING A MINOR IN ECONOMICS?
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS HERE.
Economics
Studying abroad provides an immersive intercultural experience that will enhance your perspectives on economics and the world. With hands-on experiences in the field and witnessing firsthand how other countries operate their economies, will broaden your overall understanding of economics. Earn credit toward your degree and take your studies to an international level.
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Participate in this long-standing exchange between Mizzou and the University of Bergen in Norway. In a city where university students make up a majority of the population, experience home away from home by taking a variety of academic courses, including economics, at this Norwegian university.
Accentuate your studies with leading professors and industry experts from around the globe at the University of Economics in the Czech Republic. Situated in central and eastern Europe, diversify your knowledge of economics, business and culture by studying in this historical capital city.
Study international business, political science and cultural studies while experiencing the economic and cultural hub that is Shanghai, China. This program incorporates studying at Jiao Tong University with outside-the-classroom activities to provide a comprehensive understanding of Shanghai’s economy and society.
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Why Study Economics at UCD
Why Study Economics?
Economics is everywhere. From regular people making decisions about what to do with their time or what to spend their money on, to business executives making decisions about which products to sell and how many people to hire, to government ministers making decisions on providing public services and setting tax levels, people make economic decisions all the time. Economic forces, such as globalisation, changing technologies, international recessions and banking crises also have a huge influence on the everyday lives of ordinary people. If you want to understand what drives these forces and how they shape the world around us, then Economics may be the subject for you. Many of our graduates have gone on to establish themselves in leading positions in business, finance and government as well as in academic life.
A recent study that is set to be published in the forthcoming issue of American Economics Journal suggests that graduates majoring in economics receive '46% higher annual early-career wages than they would have with their second-choice majors'. You can find the link to the article here.