Economics - Regional Economic Development

Economics is the study of how people choose to use resources – such as people, land, property or knowledge. Government, business and the non-profit industry can all face complex problems related to resources, and economics majors can help solve them.

The Economics (BA) - Regional Economic Development degree at Appalachian State University is a liberal arts-focused degree designed for students who want careers in city planning and economic development, perhaps conducting economic impact studies. The program prepares students to analyze human behavior related to work, production, distribution and consumption, think logically and make good decisions for their employers. Classes in this department are small, professors give close attention and each student has opportunities for research. Like other BA degrees at App State, this major has a language requirement.

The Department of Economics also offers the Economics (BSBA) degree for students planning to work in the private, for-profit world of business.

• Economic Analyst
• Operations or Systems Specialist
• Government analyst or Statistician
• Management or Sales Professional
• Lawyer
• Agricultural Analyst
• International Trade
• Health Care Analyst
• Investment Analyst

• Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
• Provide your official high school transcript(s)
• Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
• Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
• Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
• Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)