Degree Type: Associate of Arts Degree, AA
Pathway: Business, Technology and Public Service
Have you ever wondered why concert tickets can be so expensive, why your part-time job pays so little, or why nightclubs charge more on weekends? Or perhaps you're curious about currency exchange rates, income inequality, and corporate profits? By studying Economics at PPSC, you'll learn to analyze and understand these issues and more! Our program helps you transfer to complete your bachelor’s degree while providing you with the skills needed for careers like actuary, statistician, urban and regional planner, and more.
The Associate of Arts in Economics is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year school and pursue a bachelor’s degree in Economics.
The Degree with Designation is designed for transfer to another college or university as a step toward a bachelor’s degree. For more information on transferring after PPSC, visit our transfer webpage or meet with your advisor.
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A Business degree is a flexible and foundational path to many careers. You can work in a company, help a non-profit, become a teacher, start your own business, or prepare to pursue advanced degrees. We offer multiple Business degree and certificate options to help you find the right path to reach your goals.
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Accounting prepares you to be job-ready for many careers in business and industry. Graduation could lead to entry-level positions in bookkeeping or accounting, and it could be the next step toward earning the bachelor's degree necessary to become a Certified Public Accountant.
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