Declaring the Major | Progressing in the Major
Description of the Major
As part of the nationally recognized College of Business, the economics major fosters an understanding and appreciation of economic forms of explanation and their relationships to other social sciences. The major provides an intellectual foundation for the appreciation and understanding of economic theory and policy that stresses the importance of imaginative thinking, free inquiry and the pursuit of life-long learning. In this way, the program prepares you with the economic literacy necessary to cope with the challenges inherent in a world of accelerating change.
Economics majors are generally educated students, who go on to develop their analytical, investigative and research skills. Economics majors use their understanding of economics relationships and markets to work for manufacturing firms, financial services firms, consulting firms, the health care industries, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Economists with strong statistical backgrounds conduct research, analyze data and develop forecasts. Economics majors with a good background in the field are competitive in the job market.
Degrees Offered
B.A.
B.S.
Concentrations
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Financial Economics
International Economics
Socioeconomics
Minors
Economics
Declaring the Major
New Freshmen and Transfer Students
B.A./B.S. Degree
Declare the economics major when you register for orientation. You should set up an interview with the economics department head during your first semester at JMU.
Currently Enrolled Major Changers
Submit a "Change or Declaration of Major” form to the Economics department head in Showker Hall, room 433 and set up an interview with the economics department head.
Progressing in the Major
Remain in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
