Economics is a discipline that studies how people make decisions in a world of scarce resources.
Economics helps us understand how the society functions. It involves a broad range of topics, including health, education, welfare, crime, inequality, agriculture, the environment, finance and the labormarkets.
Economists use theoretical models and empirical data to informpublic policy, household and business decisions.
Studying economics benefits students across various disciplines. In a labor market that increasingly values analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making, a background in economics can enhance your career prospects, whether you are pursuing a career in social sciences, business, or a STEM field.
By studying economics, social sciences students can gain a deeper understanding of social issues, public policies, and global markets; business students can gain insights into how markets function and learn economic principles that guide strategic planning; STEM students can gain a unique perspective on how to combine their technical skills with economic tools to develop practical and impactful solutions to optimization problems.
To learn more about our Associate in Arts in Economics for transfer degree, visit our award page and the MJC Catalog.
Careers for economics majors include a variety of roles in business, finance, government,
non-profit organizations,
international relations, law and academia.
Studying economics will help you develop an analytical mindset and gain the critical skills needed to draw useful inferences from both quantitative and qualitative data. These skills are highly valued in today's labor markets.
Economics is a discipline that studies how people make decisions in a world of scarce resources. Economics helps us understand how the society functions. It involves a broad range of topics, including health, education, welfare, crime, inequality, agriculture, the environment, labor markets, public finance and policy. Economists use theoretical models and empirical data to inform public policy, household and business decisions. Careers for economics majors include various roles in businesses, law, government, non-profit organizations, international relations, and academia. The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is designed for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field at a California State University campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU System and given priority admission to their local CSU, but are not guaranteed admission to a particular campus or major. Students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system should consult the specific transfer requirements of the campus to which they are applying.
