Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirement. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: explain terms and concepts used in macroeconomics and microeconomics. analyze models to explore consequences of economic policy proposals on households, businesses, domestic and global economies, and the environment. evaluate economic models to explore the consequences of macroeconomic events and the probable consequences of macroeconomic policy proposals for the national and global economy. solve problems requiring the application of economics, statistics, and mathematics. utilize economic concepts about the nature of the firm, cost and production functions, results under different market structures. apply quantitative methods in economic analysis including optimization of economic goals including utility and profit maximization. Career Information There are a wide array of job opportunities in business, finance, government, and other sectors for an individual with an undergraduate degree in economics. Business firms of all sizes provide employment and career opportunities including jobs in banking, budget and market analysis, and in sales. Federal, state, and local government agencies require and employ individuals with training in economics to carry benefit-cost analysis and as research assistants and analysts. Job opportunities also exist in education and journalism. Economies and individual markets are dynamic, and business economists help firms understand and adapt to changes occurring in the economy and in specific markets. Individuals with economics degrees work in a broad range of fields with jobs with federal, � � � � � � state, and local government agencies. Job opportunities are expanding for employment for those seeking jobs with global or international focus. Certificate of Achievement Global Business Economics Certificate This program provides students with the necessary knowledge to make informed business and financial decisions in a global context. Students will gain an understanding of basic economic theory about business decision making, resource allocation issues, the components of the conceptual framework for financial accounting and reporting, legal considerations, consumer behavior patterns and the impacts of globalization on different class, ethnic, and gender groups. This certificate is useful to advance a career, or to gain intuition into business and economic trends in a global context. Certificate Requirements Course Code Course Title Units ACCT 301 Financial Accounting 4 ECON 302 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 GLST 301 Introduction to Global Studies 3 A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3 BUS 340 Business Law (3) ECON 304 Principles of Microeconomics (3) ENTR 350 Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Managing People (3) 