Economy and Industry
Bachelor of General Studies
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Online - Global Direct
Areas of Interest
- Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
- Law, Policy & Social Justice
- Environment & Sustainability
- Arts & Media
- Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology & Human Behavior
Apply your interpersonal skills and logical reasoning to a career that streamlines and improves people's relationship to, and interaction with, the workplace. The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with an emphasis in Economy and Industry helps students develop an understanding of the role of economy and industry in our society. The program focuses on both practical and theoretical approaches to analyzing various industries, labor relations, organizational culture and human resources. Coursework touches on the basic concepts of commerce, such as business ethics, economics, finance, planning and evaluation, management and promotion while teaching students basic skills in digital communication and information technologies. This interdisciplinary degree grants students the opportunity to take classes tailored to their highly specialized course of study.
Learning Outcomes
Multidisciplinarity; Effectively analyze and synthesize the relationship between multiple disciplines of study. Cultural Competence; Identify and recognize cultural differences and the impact of an educated citizen and responsible member in global society. Effective Communication; Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas using a variety of different media (oral, written, visual) and basic information technologies. Focus Theme Outcomes; Demonstrate success meeting a corresponding learning outcome with the students' selected focus theme. Career Preparation; Develop and identify the academic preparation, opportunities, and potential contributions to careers in their major field.
Sample Courses
- CSC 101: Introduction to Computer Science
- FIN 313: Economics of Futures Markets
- ECON 436: Behavioral Economics
Career Fields
- Business
- Economics
- Finance
- Government and policy
- Human resources
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Economy and Industry
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Math- General Strand
3.00
Second Language
4.00
LASC 197M- Success Starts Here
1.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- ECI
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- ECI
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- ECI
3.00
Emphasis Course- ECI
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- ECI
3.00
Emphasis Course- ECI
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- ECI Internship Recommended
3.00
Emphasis Course- ECI
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- ECI
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
LASC 498- Capstone Course
1.00