An increasing world population, the scarcity of resources and the growing need for social responsibility are very prominent issues that we currently face in society. The importance of these areas has created a need for individuals that can understand the actions of society and create incentives that lead to welfare and sustainability.
Economics, B.A.
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Overview
Economics is the social science that aims to understand and predict human behavior by combining a strong education in liberal arts with a thorough understanding of mathematics and computer science.
The curriculum of this program is designed to give you the tools to understand how incentives affect human behavior, markets, and economies so you can model real-life situations, effectively allocate resources, and map out the best outcomes.
Along with giving you the benefit of a top-quality liberal arts education, Penn State’s Bachelor of Arts in Economics can provide you with the additional advantage of a solid foundation in the analytical knowledge of economics, as well as the skills to think more critically in your work for complex national and international organizations, and to manage change and social challenges effectively.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Credits 120 alternative credits
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- Delivery mode Online
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Statistical Foundations for Econometrics
- Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
English Language Requirements
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80The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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General Requirements
- All documents should be submitted in the original language. All documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified line-by-line, literal English translation.
- All documents must be in paper form; electronic copies are not considered official and will therefore not be accepted.
- All documents submitted for review must be official, that is, they must be either originals or copies certified by the examining board. A "certified" copy is one that bears an original signature of the registrar or other designated school official, an original impression of the institution's seal, or signature/seal of the examining board. Uncertified or notarized copies are not acceptable.
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