AA/AS in Economics

The Economics program equips students with analytical tools and theory for making sense of the world economy. It stresses critical thinking and decisions guided by data. Students learn to read economic data, follow market trends and apply models to forecast outcomes and shape business strategy. Completed credits satisfy requirements for transfer to UC and CSU campuses, supporting a smooth move toward a four-year economics degree. Graduates can work in business, finance, consulting, market research and public policy, and the same modeling skills help them weigh options. Students can use the department pages at Mission College to review program maps, see which classes are scheduled each term and contact faculty or advisors, which makes it easier to plan a realistic path toward their academic goals.