Undergraduate Certificate of Economics
Credits: 15 Credits (630 Clock Hours)
Self-Paced: 8-month completion deadline
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The Undergraduate Certificate in Economics is a comprehensive program that offers a deeper understanding of the relationship between economics and business. This program is ideal for individuals who want to expand their knowledge of economics without committing to a full academic degree program.
Key features of this program include:
- Five-course program offering a comprehensive curriculum on the impact of economics on the business world
- Designed for undergraduate students seeking to enhance their knowledge of economics
- Flexible and convenient online learning format, allowing students to balance their studies with other commitments
- Provides 630 clock hours of instruction and offers 15 college credits from a regionally accredited institution.
Popular careers in Economics include:
- Actuarial Analyst
- Accountant
- Economist
- Budget Analysts
- Financial Risk Analyst
- Forensic Accountant
- Investment Analyst
Students will complete the following courses to earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Economics:
BUS300 Introduction to Business
BUS304 Principles of Economics
BUS400 Intermediate Macroeconomics
BUS401 Microeconomic Analysis
BUS430 Principles of Managerial Economics
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Economic Analysts have a 10% projected job growth between 2020-2023, which is considered faster than average. Economics professionals work in a range of environments from small to large business, local governments, and even from home. Organizations of all types and sizes need well-trained professionals to compete in this connected, global world. You can find more information here.
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Courses are self-paced and supported by qualified faculty. Students work on their reading, assignments, and quizzes on their own time. This flexibility allows students to study while navigating the rest of their busy lives. Our courses and programs have completion deadlines, but beyond that, students can complete the work on their own schedule. Instructors are always available for questions and support. Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many financial-related industry jobs are experiencing growth in excess of 10%. Source: USBLS
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Advance your education with an accredited certificate program from Washington Technical Institute (WTI). WTI is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.
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Washington Technical Institute is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.