AA/AS in Economics

Economics at Northwest Vista College offers a framework for approaching big societal problems. Students pick up methods for solving problems as well as graphing and math abilities that stay useful throughout their lives. Class discussions cover measuring national income, inflation, unemployment, market structures and how firms maximize profit. These courses lay the groundwork for upper-level study in accounting, intermediate and advanced economics, finance and statistics. The department's page lists course offerings and helpful links, along with faculty and staff contacts and an application link for prospective students. Students who want to major in economics, business or a related field can begin their lower-division work at the college before moving to a university. Prospective students can use the program page to find contacts and next steps, and they should speak with an advisor to confirm how courses fit their degree plan and transfer goals.