If money makes the world go ‘round, then learning economics will help you understand our society as a whole.
And if you want to make a career out of it, earning an Associate Degree from Delta College is the stepping stone you need to transfer to a university and land a career in banking, commodities, or financial advising, among other options.
Our faculty engage students in analytic and critical thinking as they learn the way in which society manages money and resources, and formulates the highest possible standard of living for its members. Students learn how wealth is produced, distributed and consumed as society deals with the various related problems of labor, finance and taxation.
Macroeconomics covers aggregates of firms, households, prices, wages, and income. Microeconomics analyzes supply and demand in terms of individual price determination, resource allocation, and income determination.
Other helpful courses in this field are statistics, math and communication skills.
- Economic Data Analysis
- Micro and Macro Theory
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Supply and Demand Model
- Public Policy
- Economic Trends
Finding the right program starts with knowing what you enjoy—if these skills and interests sound like you, you might enjoy studying Economics
Critical Thinking Data Analysis Decision Making Financial Literacy