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Economics, BS

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 52.0601

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The major in economics is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in economic analysis and decision making. These skills allow graduates to follow many career paths in business and government. Also, this major provides excellent training for those planning to pursue

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 25-1063.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsInstructingLearning StrategiesSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

MathematicsEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsEconomics and AccountingAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceSociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityMathematical ReasoningSpeech RecognitionNear VisionFluency of IdeasInformation OrderingNumber Facility

Tasks

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, p
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
  • Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, ma
  • Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets
  • Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  • Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.
  • Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and priv
  • Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice al
  • Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agricultur
  • Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying
  • Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, service
  • Construct and manage economic datasets.
  • Present research at seminars and conferences.
  • Review documents written by others, such as referee reports.
  • Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
  • Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditi
  • Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
  • Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
  • Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or pro
  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareObject or component oriented development softwareWord processing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDevelopment environment softwareGeographic information systemComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareExpert system softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareHuman resources softwareFinancial analysis softwareData base management system softwareDocument management softwareDesktop publishing software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computersLaser printersNotebook computersOptical character readersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAScannersTablet computers10-key calculatorsMainframe computersData scannersMaintrame computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPhotocopying equipmentLiquid crystal display LCD video projectors

Work Values

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Economics Teachers, Postsecondary25-1063.00
  • Survey Researchers19-3022.00
  • Environmental Economists19-3011.01
  • Economists19-3011.00
  • Financial Risk Specialists13-2054.00
  • Management Analysts13-1111.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Graduate and advanced undergraduate seminars in specialized areas such as labor economics, macroeconomic theory, or applied econometrics — design and lead autonomously, integrating current research frontiers into course content.
  • Complex non-routine student performance challenges — assess and address through differentiated instructional approaches and individualized feedback within a research-intensive university context.
  • Original peer-reviewed research — conduct, write, and publish in top-tier economics journals or academic presses, advancing knowledge in a recognized subfield.
  • Full course curricula — plan, evaluate, and substantially revise across multiple offerings, aligning content with evolving disciplinary standards and institutional accreditation requirements.
  • Comprehensive examination programs at the graduate level — design, administer, and evaluate, including qualifying examinations that assess mastery of doctoral-level economic theory and methods.
  • Analytical and financial modeling software — apply proficiently to generate and interpret sophisticated econometric analyses used as pedagogical illustrations and in independent research.
  • Emerging developments across several areas of economics — synthesize through active participation in national and international professional conferences, incorporating insights into both teaching and scholarship.
  • Doctoral dissertations and master's theses — supervise and evaluate as primary or secondary advisor, guiding graduate students through original research design, data collection, and writing.
  • Interdisciplinary research collaborations — lead or contribute substantively, applying economic methods to complex social, policy, or business problems in partnership with colleagues across departments.
  • Instructional technology tools including web-based courseware and statistical computing environments — integrate strategically into course design to deepen students' applied quantitative competencies.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
21%
Placement Rate
18%