Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics

Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics is a 4 years Bachelor program taught at Kent State University, Kent, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Kent State University you are required to complete 120 credit hours. After completion of Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Economist, Economic Analyst.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics equips students with a variety of skills sought by employers, including conceptualizing and solving problems and locating, organizing and analyzing relevant data. 

In their junior year, students learn microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and take an econometrics class to learn data analysis skills. Students then take a series of electives that deal with vital current topics relevant to many careers in which these theories and skills are applied, such as the U.S. financial and banking system, economic relations between the United States and foreign countries; government spending and taxation policies; and the U.S. health system and policy options.

In their senior year, students take a capstone course that utilizes and applies the theory, skills and institutional knowledge learned in the program.

In addition to the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences, a B.B.A. degree in Economics is offered in the College of Business Administration.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at Kent State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Kent State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Kent State University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 48 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score; or by completing the ESL level 112 Intensive Program.

You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at http://catalog.kent.edu/colleges/as/economics-ba/#programinfotext

You can join one of the following careers:

• Economist
• Economic Analyst

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.