Why should I study economics
& organizational management at Agnes Scott?
As an economics & organizational management major at
Agnes Scott, you will combine traditional economics courses with classes in
management. You will learn how to think
critically and communicate effectively about the economic, social, and cultural
challenges you will encounter during your college years and throughout your
career and life. Management courses
explore how businesses, the government, and non-profit groups are organized,
and why. The economics portion of the
major provides a thorough foundation in microeconomics and macroeconomics.
The management courses at Agnes Scott challenge students to consider the ethical
consequences of managerial decisions. The major provides students with hands-on, real world experiences
through coursework and internships. Students gain the leadership, analytical, and communication skills that
are essential to a successful career.
This major prepares you for careers in any aspect of
society, ranging from running your own
business to working for a corporation or the government to managing a
non-profit organization. Some of our
graduates go on to law school or management programs or get an MBA after
working for a few years.
What will I study?
Economics & organizational management students typically
begin their major by taking the two-semester introductory economics
sequence. The first course in the
sequence emphasizes public policy and broad economic concepts while the second
course focuses on economic tools and applications. During their sophomore year, most students
take Introduction to Organizational Management. In this course, students work in small groups to design and implement a
project that benefits a non-profit organization of their choice in the Atlanta
area. Students gain valuable experience
at working with others and learn leadership skills while helping the local
community.
As upperclasswomen, majors also take at least one course in
accounting and several upper-division courses in economics, management, and
related fields. Seniors complete a
capstone course in strategic management.
What can I do with this degree?
With the hands-on, experiential learning inherent in the economics and
organizational major, you will acquire a well-rounded skill set. As a graduate,
you can:
- Start your own business
- Work in the corporate world
- Work for the government
- Work for a non-profit organization
- Pursue an MBA after working
for a few years