Minor in Economics
Why Earn Your Economics Minor at Saint Leo University?
As a consumer, you already participate in the world economy; soon you’ll play an even greater role as a decision-maker and business leader.
The economics minor is designed for students interested in pursuing the study of economics as a social science.
Learning Experience:
Campus
Est. Time to Complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
15 hours
Undergraduate Economics Program Details
As an Economics minor, you'll study:
- Contemporary macroeconomic and microeconomic issues
- Gross domestic product
- Monetary and fiscal policy
- Determination of income, output, employment and prices in the U.S. economy
- Economic analysis of the market mechanism
- Supply and demand
- Market structures
- Cost analysis
Learn Your Way:
Online, On Campus, or Near You
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What are the on-campus facilities like?
Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
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What are the benefits of earning your economics degree online?
Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs. We know our students have lives outside school, and we seek to meet them where they are. Online students can count on receiving excellent academics as well as opportunities for hands-on learning.
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Taking online classes has afforded me the opportunity to learn while maintaining a job. They give me some flexibility to study at times that work more cohesively with my schedule and allow me to utilize resources such as the library 24 hours a day.
Bentley Streat | Hayes, VA
Are education centers near you offering economics degree programs?
You may also choose to pursue your degree through one of our education centers, which merge a traditional in-person education with the flexibility to match your lifestyle. Education centers offer eight-week academic terms as well as evening and weekend classes.
Career Outlook
No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.
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How will you gain real experience?
Co-curricular activities
Join the Pacioli Accounting Club, Math Club or Student Government.
Conferences
Attend Saints Leo’s annual International Business Conference, held at our Tampa-area University Campus.
Internships
Gain real world business experience at a local organization. College of Business students have interned at AAA, Home Shopping Network, TECO Energy, Quest Corporation of America and all branches of the military.
College of Business
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Saint Leo University’s Donald R. Tapia College of Business provides a values-centered education that develops tomorrow’s business leaders. Our students create a personal legacy of character and integrity, developing into responsible global citizens ready to contribute to society across numerous fields. As the largest Catholic business College in the U.S., students find flexible degree program options at University Campus, education centers in five states, and online.
From associate to doctoral offerings, our accredited degree programs infuse student-centered teaching, future-paced research, entrepreneurial leadership, and professional networking opportunities. Students publish papers in esteemed academic journals, present original research at national conferences, and travel around the world to learn about the complexities of overseas markets. Faculty bring decades of practical experience to the coursework, ensuring students are on the cutting edge of their desired field to achieve career success.
