University of Connecticut (Storrs)
BS Economics of Sustainable Development and Management
Study detals
: Bachelor's degree : BS Economics of Sustainable Development and Management : Full time : 48 MonthRequirements
- English entry - TOEFL 79 (IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 100)
- GPA entry - 3.0 GPA or equivalent
- have completed secondary school (equivalent to U.S. grades 9-12)
Speciality
Students can add one or more minors offered by the ARE Department except for the minor(s) with the same name as the chosen concentration.
Minors in Business Management and Marketing, Environmental Economics and Policy, Development Economics and Policy, and Equine Business Management are described in the Minors section.
Additional information
Degree Overview
The B.S. degree in Economics of Sustainable Development and Management prepares students to use economic analysis and quantitative methods to understand and evaluate decision problems faced by individuals, firms, and public agencies. Students will learn how to apply economic analysis to the organization and operation of businesses and industries, the economic development process, and its application to specific regions and communities. The curriculum incorporates business management, marketing and finance, production, investment choices, international trade, consumer behavior, sustainable development, economics of the food system, economic analysis of policies and programs that target human wellbeing, including health and nutrition, and the economics of poverty.