Are you passionate about the business and finance sector? Do you follow the national and international news? Then, an Economics degree is the answer. It has always been one of the most sought-after degrees amongst youth.
Economics degrees are designed to tackle all the issues that have an impact on financial situations, ranging from production to how resources are used. Candidates are trained to understand how the economy suffers fluctuations based on the market’s needs and wants followed by the market’s supply and demand.
By far one of the most crucial elements is that economics is divided into microeconomics and macroeconomic. Microeconomics deals with the economic behaviour at an individual level (companies, buyers, sellers and others), whilst macroeconomics illustrates the bigger picture, on a national or global scale (unemployment, economic growth, inflation and so on).
Having an economics degree increases anyone’s chances to find a job, regardless of the field. This is mainly due to the fact that graduates hold many transferable abilities, such as analytical and problem-solving skills, that are suitable for any career.
A study made by the London School of Economics and Political Science showed that graduates from an economics course have a starting salary of £33,000 per year. Having a job in the field right after graduation is a major positive aspect and comes with a lot of opportunities for career advancement.
Economics degrees are usually a three years commitment and sometimes are offered as part of a joint degree. This means that Economics can be studied along with another subject such as engineering, management, law, computer science and others.
This degree can be found either as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA). The BSc focuses more on economical theory and statistical techniques, while BA is combined with social sciences and qualitative modules.
Colby is a small liberal arts college in the small town of Waterville, Maine. This relatively isolated place makes it a perfect place for a campus – academic & social life revolves around the campus which enables the building of great relationships with both the faculty and students across the 4 years. The student body has become quite diverse following the introduction of the Davies United World College Scholarships. The new President of the College is also quite keen for all Colby students to gain an international experience and also worked hard to build links with the local Waterville community.
Overall, a great College for anyone looking for a small campus/class experience.
View moreMy favorite part about Colby is my professors. The average class size is about 15 students. This small class size allows students to build personal relationships with their professors . At Colby, your professors care about your education but also you carreer prospects (and how they can help you achieve your goals). They are always available to help.
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