Major in Economics

Dr. Mina Baliamoune-LutzProfessor of Economics (2012 UNF Distinguished Professor)Email: mbaliamo@unf.eduDepartment of Economics and GeographyCoggin College of BusinessUniversity of North Florida1 UNF DriveJacksonville, FL, 32224Ph.: 904-620-1223Fax: 904-620-1300Department Website: http://www.unf.edu/coggin/economics/

Major in EconomicsContact Information

Dr. Chris JohnsonChair, Department of Economics and GeographyCoggin College of BusinessUniversity of North Florida1 UNF DriveJacksonville, FL, 32224Ph.: 904-620-1693Fax: 904-620-1300Website: http://www.unf.edu/coggin/economics/

Economics is the discipline where all the other business disciplines originate from. Studying economics provides students with very useful skills

Why a Major in Economics?1. Critical thinking2. Understanding of how the market economy works3. Competition and its effect on businesses4. Market strategies, profits and pricing5. Consumer preferences and consumer behavior6. Government policy and macroeconomic analysis7. Develop quantitative skills to analyze and use data in

business decisions8. Relationship of international markets and the US economy9. Better understanding of the forces of globalization10. Provides a general framework for all the other business

disciplines

Students will benefit pursuing a major or minor in economics because it will prepare them to be success in their careers in different areas of business.

Reasons to Study Economics(Top 10 Reasons)

10. Economics prepares you for a career, not just a job.9. Economics is highly regarded by graduate schools as well as employers.8. Economics works well as a double major or minor.7. Economics is taught by an excellent faculty.6. Economics provides a good start toward a fulfilling career.5. Economics is liberal arts and economics is business.4. Economics is a good choice for the undecided.3. Economics lets you choose your undergraduate degree.2. Economics is well respected on campus.1. Economics is fun!!!